Beck Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Beck Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 0GG |
| Phone | 01142467536 |
| Reference Number | 142542 |
Beck Primary School is performing well overall, classified as 'Good' across all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school is recognized as a welcoming community hub, supporting pupils and their families effectively, particularly during challenging times. With high expectations for both academic and social outcomes, pupils generally achieve well and demonstrate positive behaviour, aided by a structured environment. Current efforts to improve attendance, particularly following the impact of the pandemic, are showing positive results, with many pupils now engaging more fully in their education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 722 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.42%
Girls: 49.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 42 | 90 |
| 2 | 40 | 46 | 86 |
| 3 | 42 | 45 | 87 |
| 4 | 42 | 46 | 88 |
| 5 | 51 | 38 | 89 |
| 6 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.7% |
| African | 10.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Beck Primary School | |
| 20 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
| 30 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community with support for families.
- High expectations for academic and social outcomes.
- Effective curriculum redesign addressing gaps in learning.
- Emphasis on reading with successful phonics programme.
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in essential knowledge and skills in a minority of subjects.
- Assessment strategies not fully developed in these subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 30% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 1% |
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 | 100 | ||
| Maths | 98 |
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 | -3.9 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | -5.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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