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Norfolk Community Primary School

Sheffield, S2 2PJPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
32%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 56 places
Ranking
#13,171
of 13,686 nationally

About Norfolk Community Primary School

Norfolk Community Primary School is a state primary in Sheffield that is currently operating very close to its full capacity, with 471 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 487. The school serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage: 57.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong, with 95 applications for 56 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.7. Of those 95 applications, 52 were first-preference choices, and 52 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put the school first secured a place. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is led by headteacher Cath Whittingham.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGuildford Avenue, Sheffield, Sheffield, S2 2PJ
HeadteacherCath Whittingham
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils471
Free School Meals (FSM)57.5%
School Capacity471 / 487 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2022
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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, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballAthleticsCricketFootballRoundersSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningArt ClubCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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Norfolk 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.