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Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

Sheffield, S12 4LQPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#12,880
of 13,686 nationally

About Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy in Sheffield has been rated Good across every category in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2020. The school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, early years provision, and leadership and management all now hold a Good grade. However, the academic outcomes story is more nuanced. At Key Stage 2, just 36% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 57% for all primary schools. The school ranks 98th out of 106 primary schools in Sheffield on this metric, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority. In reading, 61% of pupils met the expected standard, while in writing it was 66% and in maths 48%. Only 2% of pupils achieved the higher standard in maths and writing, and 14% in reading.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeighton Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S12 4LQ
HeadteacherRoberta Reilly
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils350
Free School Meals (FSM)45.9%
School Capacity350 / 384 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 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, 23 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsAthleticsDanceCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubChessArt ClubChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

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