Archdale School

Archdale School continues to demonstrate good performance as it builds a supportive and inclusive environment for its pupils, particularly those with complex health needs. Staff commitment to student welfare is evident through positive relationships, leading to students feeling safe and engaged in their learning. The school's bespoke curriculum aims to cater to individual student needs, and there are strong efforts to promote independence among pupils. Parents appreciate the dedication and support their children receive from the staff.

Strengths

• Highly bespoke curriculum designed to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Strong support and care for pupils with complex health needs.
• Positive relationships between staff and pupils fostering a caring environment.
• Successful early reading initiatives and phonics training for staff.
• Effective enrichment activities providing high-quality experiences.

Areas for Improvement

• Some curriculum subjects lack detailed planning affecting pupil progress.
• Need for further development in supporting pupils with autistic spectrum disorder and severe communication difficulties.

In 2024–25 pupils at Archdale School attended 87.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 33.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Archdale School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Archdale School had 6.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 16.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Archdale School had 99 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Archdale School received £29,167 and spent £29,701 for each of its 98 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £167,000 (£1,715 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Archdale School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Archdale School is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

When was Archdale School last inspected by Ofsted?

Archdale School was last inspected in January 2023.

How many pupils does Archdale School have?

Archdale School has 99 pupils on roll.

What age range does Archdale School cover?

Archdale School for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are Archdale School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Archdale School?

Archdale School is at Archdale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1PL.