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Hucklow Primary School

Sheffield, S5 6TBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#7,288
of 13,686 nationally

About Hucklow Primary School

Hucklow Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in Sheffield that currently educates 509 pupils, well above its official capacity of 420. That oversubscription is no accident: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 63 applications for 40 places, with all 40 first-preference offers accepted, giving a ratio of 1.58 applicants per spot. The school serves a notably diverse community, with 48.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals — significantly higher than the national average of around 23%, reflecting the school’s role in a more economically challenged part of the city. With nursery provision for children as young as two, Hucklow caters to families from early years right through to Year 6. Headteacher Laura Duckworth leads a school that, despite its size, has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted across both its 2015 and 2024 inspections, with the early years provision actually improving to Outstanding in the most recent visit.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHucklow Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S5 6TB
HeadteacherLaura Duckworth
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils509
Free School Meals (FSM)48.4%
School Capacity509 / 420 (121% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsSports HallSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubEco ClubCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound LearningMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

After-school care

15:00-15:45

Source: hucklowprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hucklow Primary School

Hucklow Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.