Waterthorpe Infant School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 3-7
Religion Does not apply
Address Thorpe Drive
Waterthorpe
Waterthorpe Ni School
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S20 7JU
Reference Number 107064

Waterthorpe Infant School demonstrates a strong performance across various domains, maintaining a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school is characterized by its inclusive approach, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feel welcomed and supported. The curriculum is ambitiously designed, aiming to meet high expectations and adapting to the needs of its diverse student body, which is reflected in the dedication of its staff and the strong relationships formed with pupils. The school continues to offer numerous extra-curricular activities that promote a well-rounded development for its students. However, there are some concerns surrounding pupil attendance and the timely identification of basic errors in mathematics. Some students are not attending school regularly enough, impacting their learning opportunities. Additionally, while the progress in core subjects like phonics and mathematics is commendable, improvements are needed in ensuring that all students retain key knowledge across all subjects, particularly in areas such as design and technology. Overall, the school is well-positioned for further improvement.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 148
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 55.41%
Girls: 44.59%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 36.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 7.4%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 29.4

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 20 19 39
2 29 17 46

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 81.8%
White & Black (Caribbean) 4.7%
White, Other 2.7%
Chinese 2%
African 2%
White & Asian 1.4%
Indian 1.4%
White & Black (African) 1.4%
Asian, Other 1.4%
Mixed, Other 0.7%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 25 Jun 2024
Date Report
25 Jun 2024 School inspection:
21 Mar 2019 Full inspection:
10 Nov 2010 Full inspection:
01 Mar 2007 Full inspection:
02 Jul 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong inclusive ethos that supports all pupils, including those with SEND.
  • High expectations for all students with a broad and ambitious curriculum.
  • Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a nurturing environment.
  • Effective teaching of phonics leading to significant pupil progress.
  • Well-planned additional personal development programs for pupils.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some groups of pupils do not attend school regularly enough.
  • Basic errors in mathematics are not identified and addressed promptly.
  • Knowledge retention is not consistent across all subjects, particularly in design and technology.

2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 6 0
Third Preference 13 0
From another Local Authority 1 1

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