Wisewood Nursery & Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ben Lane Wisewood Sheffield South Yorkshire S6 4SD |
| Phone | 01142343304 |
| Reference Number | 142074 |
Wisewood Community Primary School has made significant improvements since its last inspection, now achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas of assessment. Leaders have implemented a well-structured curriculum that emphasizes reading, ensuring that pupils develop both academically and personally. Parents express high satisfaction with the education and care their children receive, noting the positive behavior and enthusiasm for learning displayed by pupils. The school promotes a safe and inclusive environment, where pupils are encouraged to participate actively in school life and develop respect for diversity. However, there are areas that require further development, particularly in the music and French curricula, where clear learning objectives and assessment practices need to be enhanced.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 183 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.82%
Girls: 49.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 3 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| 4 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| 5 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 6 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.6% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations from leaders and staff for all pupils
- Strong emphasis on reading across the curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Safe and inclusive school environment
- Well-planned personal development program
- Strong communication between home and school
- Positive response to parental feedback
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in music and French is not well planned
- Inconsistent assessment in foundation subjects leading to gaps in pupils’ learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| 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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 3.2 | ||
| Writing | 2.5 | ||
| Maths | 4.6 |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Marlcliffe Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4AJ |
0.47 miles |
|
Malin Bridge Primary School
Dykes Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4RH |
0.49 miles |
|
Loxley Primary School
Rodney Hill, Loxley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6SG |
0.63 miles |
|
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School
Parkside Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2AA |
0.7 miles |
|
Shooter's Grove Primary School
Wood Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5HN |
0.83 miles |
|
Rivelin Primary School
Morley Street, G, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2PL |
0.91 miles |
|
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ripley Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2NU |
0.95 miles |
|
Walkley Primary School
Burnaby Crescent, Walkley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2RZ |
1.26 miles |
|
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Halifax Road, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1LB |
1.36 miles |
|
Nook Lane Junior School
Nook Lane, Stannington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6BN |
1.38 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Cundy Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2WJ |
1.43 miles |
|
Stannington Infant School
Stannington Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 6AN |
1.49 miles |
|
Meynell Nursery & Primary School
Meynell Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8GN |
1.56 miles |
|
Westways Primary School
Mona Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 1NE |
1.7 miles |
|
Fox Hill Primary
Keats Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1AZ |
1.73 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Watermead
Barrie Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8RJ |
1.73 miles |
|
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Boynton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7HL |
1.86 miles |
|
Lydgate Infant School
Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5FQ |
1.96 miles |
|
Oughtibridge Primary School
Naylor Road, Oughtibridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0HG |
1.97 miles |
|
E-ACT Pathways Academy
Raisen Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7NA |
1.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form
Wood Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5HG |
0.71 miles |
|
E-Act Parkwood Academy
Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8UL |
1.43 miles |
|
Bradfield Secondary School
Kirk Edge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0AE |
1.61 miles |
|
Chaucer School
Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8NH |
1.82 miles |
|
Bethany School
Finlay Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7PS |
2.09 miles |
|
Yewlands Academy
Creswick Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8NN |
2.24 miles |
|
Tapton School & Sixth Form
Darwin Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 5RG |
2.29 miles |
|
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Andover Street, Sheffield, S3 9BE |
2.36 miles |
|
Birkdale School
Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH |
2.41 miles |
|
King Edward VII School
Glossop Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PW |
2.42 miles |
|
Notre Dame High School
Fulwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BT |
2.46 miles |
|
Sheffield High School GDST
10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PE |
2.46 miles |
|
Westbourne School
|
2.52 miles |
|
Lotus Academy
Lindsay Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7WE |
2.56 miles |
|
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6SG |
2.78 miles |
|
Fir Vale Academy
Owler Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8GB |
2.96 miles |
|
UTC Sheffield City Centre
111 Matilda Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4QF |
3.1 miles |
|
Kenwood Academy
9 Moncrieffe Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1HQ |
3.14 miles |
|
Brantwood Garden School
1 Kenwood Bank, Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1NU |
3.21 miles |
|
Lift Firth Park
Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD |
3.26 miles |