Ballifield Primary School

About Ballifield Primary School

Ballifield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 478 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Ballifield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachael Binns, it falls under Sheffield local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8956th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 106 in Sheffield.

Ballifield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 129 applications for 60 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Ballifield Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Gymnastics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Ballifield 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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