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Walkley Primary School

Sheffield, S6 2RZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#5,261
of 13,686 nationally

About Walkley Primary School

Walkley Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 97 applications for just 52 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.87. Of those 97 applications, 51 were first-preference choices, and 51 first-preference offers were made, meaning that every family who put Walkley as their top pick secured a place. This level of demand suggests strong word-of-mouth and a positive reputation in the community. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the high first-preference conversion rate is a reliable signal that families who know the school well are keen to get in. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision attached, and it operates as a mixed, non-religious school under the Sheffield local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBurnaby Crescent, Sheffield, Sheffield, S6 2RZ
HeadteacherChristopher Wallis
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils448
Free School Meals (FSM)23.9%
School Capacity448 / 472 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 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, 17 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumLibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketFootballNetballGymnasticsRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChoirFilm ClubChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

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

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Walkley 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.