Dinnington Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Street Dinnington Sheffield South Yorkshire S25 2RE |
| Phone | 01909550034 |
| Reference Number | 141771 |
Dinnington Community Primary School is currently rated as requiring improvement. While the school has made notable progress in enhancing student behavior and attendance, it still faces challenges in delivering a consistently ambitious curriculum that supports students, particularly in writing and knowledge retention. The leadership, although making strides with guidance from the White Woods Primary Academy Trust, has areas to address in ensuring that teaching approaches effectively leverage assessment data to close learning gaps. The positive atmosphere of the school fosters happiness and safety among pupils, who are increasingly engaged in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 185 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.62%
Girls: 38.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 60.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| 2 | 19 | 6 | 25 |
| 3 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.1% |
| African | 7% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Dinnington Community Primary School | |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe at school.
- The teaching of phonics is now secure, leading to improved outcomes in the Year 1 phonics check.
- The curriculum includes enrichment activities, broadening pupils' experiences.
- The early years provision is effective, with a focus on building foundational social skills.
- Leadership is increasingly strong and supported by the academy improvement board.
Areas for Improvement
- The quality of education requires improvement due to gaps in curriculum delivery.
- Pupils struggle to retain and apply knowledge across subjects.
- Writing instruction does not adequately develop pupils' skills over time.
- The school does not effectively check for gaps in pupils' knowledge or address misconceptions.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 116 | 43 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 162 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 111 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 162 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 73 | 77 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 162 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 101 | 12 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 16 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 68 | 78 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 162 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 44 | 48 | 57 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 65 | 79 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 162 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 86 | 71 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 162 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 68 | 83 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 162 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 85 | 68 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 162 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 97 | 61 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 162 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 63 | 86 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 162 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 155 | 7 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 97 | ||
| Maths | 96 |
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 | 1 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 0.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lidgett Lane, Dinnington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 2QD |
0.3 miles |
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Anston Greenlands Primary School
Edinburgh Drive, North Anston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 4HD |
0.85 miles |
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Anston Park Infant School
Park Avenue, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 2QZ |
0.86 miles |
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Anston Park Junior School
Park Avenue, North Anston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 2QZ |
0.87 miles |
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Laughton Junior and Infant School
School Road, Laughton-en-le-Morthen, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 1YP |
1.02 miles |
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Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School
High Street, Laughton-en-le-Morthen, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 1YF |
1.27 miles |
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Anston Brook Primary School
Ryton Road, North Anston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 4DN |
1.52 miles |
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Anston Hillcrest Primary School
Hawthorne Avenue, South Anston, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S25 5GR |
1.97 miles |
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Woodsetts Primary School
Wellfield Crescent, Woodsetts, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8SB |
2.38 miles |
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Thurcroft Junior Academy
Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9DD |
2.41 miles |
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Todwick Primary School
Kiveton Lane, Todwick, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 1HJ |
2.45 miles |
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Thurcroft Infant School
Locksley Drive, Thurcroft, Thurcroft Infant School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 9NT |
2.65 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby)
Muglet Lane, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 7JU |
3.25 miles |
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Kiveton Park Infant School
Station Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 6QP |
3.26 miles |
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Langold Dyscarr Community School
School Road, Langold, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 9PX |
3.27 miles |
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Crags Community School
Strauss Crescent, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 7QJ |
3.39 miles |
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Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School
Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5QT |
3.44 miles |
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St Luke's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Brancliffe Lane, Shireoaks, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8PW |
3.6 miles |
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Maltby Lilly Hall Academy
Cliff Hill, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AU |
3.61 miles |
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Maltby Manor Academy
Davy Drive, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8JN |
3.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Elements Academy
Doe Quarry Lane, Dinnington, SHEFFIELD, S25 2NF |
0.06 miles |
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Dinnington High School
Doe Quarry Lane, Sheffield, S25 2NZ |
0.14 miles |
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The Willows School
Locksley Drive, Thurcroft, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 9NT |
2.5 miles |
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Wales High School
Storth Lane, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 5QQ |
3.41 miles |
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Maltby Academy
Braithwell Road, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AB |
3.52 miles |
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Hilltop School
Larch Road, Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AZ |
3.82 miles |
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Abbeywood School
Rother Way, Hellaby Industrial Estate, Hellaby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8QN |
4.1 miles |
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Wickersley School and Sports College
Bawtry Road, Wickersley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 1JL |
4.36 miles |
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Aston Academy
Aughton Road, Swallownest, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 4SF |
4.76 miles |