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Waterthorpe Infant School

Sheffield, S20 7JUPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Waterthorpe Infant School

Waterthorpe Infant School is a state primary in Sheffield that parents clearly have on their radar. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 47 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.62. Of those 47 applications, 28 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to all 28 of those first-preference families. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, and it is worth noting that the school also offers nursery provision, which may be a factor for families looking for continuity from age three through to seven. The school is rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in June 2024, a rating it has held consistently across both its recent inspections. The previous inspection in March 2019 also awarded Good overall, though at that time early years provision was graded as Requires Improvement; the 2024 inspection upgraded that to Good, alongside Good ratings for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and quality of education.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThorpe Drive, Waterthorpe Ni School, Sheffield, Sheffield, S20 7JU
HeadteacherMichelle Clayton -Appleby
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils148
Free School Meals (FSM)36.4%
School Capacity148 / 180 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2024
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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, 16 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Forest SchoolSensory RoomGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballAthleticsRoundersNetballDanceGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Waterthorpe Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.