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Meynell Community Primary School

Sheffield, S5 8GNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#10,301
of 13,686 nationally

About Meynell Community Primary School

Meynell Community Primary School serves a significantly more disadvantaged intake than most Sheffield primaries, with 69 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, yet its headline Key Stage 2 results tell a nuanced story. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 52 per cent, which is five percentage points below the Sheffield local authority average of 57 per cent. That gap is modest given the school's high level of deprivation, and in reading specifically, 76 per cent of pupils hit the expected standard — a figure that would be respectable in any context. Maths expected attainment is 71 per cent, and writing 60 per cent. Where Meynell really stands out is in its improvement trajectory: in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school jumped from Requires Improvement to Good across every category, including behaviour, personal development and leadership. That's a substantial turnaround from the 2019 inspection, when all areas were rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMeynell Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S5 8GN
HeadteacherBen Ramsden
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils504
Free School Meals (FSM)69.0%
School Capacity504 / 420 (120% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballAthleticsRoundersNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubChessScience ClubGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: meynell.sheffield.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meynell Community Primary School

Meynell Community 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.