Athelstan Primary School

About Athelstan Primary School

Athelstan Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 605 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 630 places).

Ofsted has rated Athelstan Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Shaw, it falls under Sheffield local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10374th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 71st out of 106 in Sheffield.

Athelstan Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 162 applications for 90 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 92 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Athelstan Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Athelstan Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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