Rivelin Primary School

About Rivelin Primary School

Rivelin Primary School's headline Key Stage 2 results present a mixed picture when set against the Sheffield local authority average. While the school's proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 55%, slightly below the LA average of 57%, its average scaled scores tell a stronger story. Pupils achieved an average maths score of 107 and a reading score of 106, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. Where the school really stands out is in maths attainment: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, and 33% reached the higher standard. This contrasts with writing, where only 59% met expectations and just 4% achieved the higher mark. The school ranks 58th out of 106 primary schools in Sheffield, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority, though it's worth noting this ranking is based on the combined RWM expected measure, which doesn't capture the stronger maths performance.

Ofsted inspectors visited in March 2025 and rated the school Good across every category they judged, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The early years provision also earned a Good rating. This represents a consistent performance from the school's previous inspection in 2015, which also awarded an overall Good rating. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 93% of respondents saying they would recommend the school. In the Parent View survey, 95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 96% felt their child is safe. The school's Progress 8 scores are not available, but the strong maths results suggest effective teaching in that subject area. With 18.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly representative catchment, and its SEND provision covers seven areas including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social and emotional mental health support.

The school is heavily oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26, receiving 97 applications for just 32 places, with 31 of those offers going to first-preference families. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 3.03, meaning families should definitely list Rivelin as their first choice to have any realistic chance. The school offers a nursery provision for children from age 3, which may help with transition. Facilities include music rooms, an ICT suite, art studios, a sensory room and a chapel, while sports provision covers netball, football, cricket, cross country, athletics, gymnastics and tennis. Clubs range from eco club and coding to drama, book club, gardening and film club. For families seeking an alternative, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Malin Bridge Primary School, just 0.7 kilometres away. Rivelin would suit parents who prioritise a school with strong maths outcomes, a Good Ofsted rating, and very high parent satisfaction, particularly those who value the range of extracurricular activities and SEND support on offer.

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