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Wisewood Community Primary School

Sheffield, S6 4SDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2680 of 13,686 nationally

About Wisewood Community Primary School

Wisewood Community Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 40 applications for just 10 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4:1, and all first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That level of demand suggests parents who know the school well are keen to get their children in. While there is no formal parent survey data available, the sheer number of applications relative to places is a strong signal of the school’s reputation in the community. Headteacher Claire Austin leads a school with 183 pupils, well below its capacity of 242, so while it is oversubscribed for Reception, there may be more room in other year groups. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age two, which can be a practical entry point for families hoping to secure a place later on.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBen Lane, Sheffield, Sheffield, S6 4SD
HeadteacherClaire Austin
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils183
Free School Meals (FSM)45.6%
School Capacity183 / 242 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisAthleticsDanceSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: wisewoodprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Wisewood 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.