Shortbrook Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Westfield Northway Westfield Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 8FB |
| Phone | 01142482497 |
| Reference Number | 107102 |
Shortbrook Primary School has been evaluated as performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains in its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school is noted for its warm and welcoming environment, where leaders maintain high expectations for student learning and achievement. The curriculum is well-structured, ensuring that pupils build knowledge from early years through to later stages effectively. Positive relationships between adults and pupils contribute to a safe atmosphere where children feel supported and engaged in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 114 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.77%
Girls: 41.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 66.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 4 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 5 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.7% |
| African | 7.9% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with high aspirations for pupil achievement.
- Well-structured and sequenced curriculum across all subjects.
- Positive adult-child relationships fostering a safe environment.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Systematic approach to teaching reading benefiting pupil fluency.
- Encouragement of community involvement and citizenship.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent methods for addressing behavior in lessons.
- Some gaps in pupils' learning in wider curriculum subjects.
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to learn about tolerance and different faiths.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | -1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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