Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School

About Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School

Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School sits 72nd out of 106 primary schools in Sheffield, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority. Its headline metric — the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — stands at 51%, which is six percentage points below the Sheffield average of 57%. That gap is modest but real, and it means the school is not among the strongest academic performers in the city. However, the picture is more nuanced than a single number suggests. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. That’s a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2018, when it was rated Requires Improvement. So while the raw results lag the LA average, the school has demonstrably turned a corner under headteacher Leyton McHale.

Digging into the 2023/24 KS2 results, the school’s strengths and weaknesses become clearer. In reading, 64% of pupils met the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 102 — both figures that are broadly in line with national norms. Maths tells a similar story: 64% at expected, average score 101. Writing is where the dip comes, with just 56% reaching the expected standard. At the higher standard, the numbers are low across the board: only 4% of pupils achieved the higher threshold in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with 22% in maths alone and 20% in reading. The school ranks in the bottom 50 nationally for its combined expected standard, sitting at the 76th percentile from the bottom. That said, the school serves a community where 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, which provides important context for these outcomes.

The school is a Church of England/Methodist voluntary-aided junior school for children aged 7 to 11, with 157 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, so there is room for growth. Facilities include a chapel, music rooms, a sports hall, playing fields and a library. Sports on offer range from cricket and tennis to gymnastics and swimming, and clubs include gardening, coding, drama and science. SEND provision is broad, covering autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and physical disabilities. For families who prioritise a supportive, inclusive environment over top-tier academic results, and who value a faith-based setting, Emmanuel could be a strong fit. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Mosborough Primary, 1.6 km away, so it is worth comparing directly if results are your main concern.

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