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Mansel Primary

Mansel Primary

Sheffield, S5 9QNPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

101%

Capacity

425

Pupils

1.6x

Demand

About Mansel Primary

Mansel Primary is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 425 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Mansel Primary "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Matthews, it falls under Sheffield local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9019th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 106 in Sheffield.

Mansel Primary is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 39 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Mansel Primary include Dining Hall, Library, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Film Club, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Mansel Primary 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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChaucer Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S5 9QN
HeadteacherEmily Matthews
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils425
Free School Meals (FSM)59.1%
School Capacity425 / 420 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)

9019th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 66%

960th of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 64%

53rd of 106

In Sheffield

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

56%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:63%
Higher:31%
Writing
Expected:63%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:68%
Higher:14%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +6%

'22/23

50%

'23/24

56%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

9
Dining HallLibrarySports HallOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumMusic RoomsForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersSwimmingCross CountryAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubFilm ClubBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

39

Applications

64

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

36 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mansel Primary

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

Contact Information

01142321278www.mansel.sheffield.sch.uk/

Chaucer Road, Sheffield

Sheffield, S5 9QN

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Chaucer Road, Sheffield

Sheffield, S5 9QN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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