Is Norton Free Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 17th of 120 primary schools in Sheffield. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Norton Free Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at Norton Free Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Norton Free Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Norton Free Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Norton Free Church of England Primary School

Matthews Lane, Norton, Sheffield, S8 8JS

Local ranking17th of 120 primary schools in Sheffield

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 78.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 91.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 97.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 88.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 111.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 214
Boys: 99 (47%)
Girls: 111 (53%)
Capacity: 210 (100% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 16.8%
EAL: 4.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 12.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,841/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.7%
White Other: 6.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.3%
Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Black Other: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.5%

82.7%

White British

6.1%

White Other

4.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01142745873

enquiries@nortonfree.sheffield.sch.uk

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Matthews Lane

Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107106
UKPRN: 10068646
Establishment No.: 3010

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