Arbourthorne Community Primary School

URN: 133994 • Sheffield S2 2GQ

Overview

Name
Arbourthorne Community Primary School
URN
133994
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Vanessa Langley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01142398163
Website
Visit
Address
Eastern Avenue, Sheffield S2 2GQ

Summary

Arbourthorne Community Primary School, located in Sheffield, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 478 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 467. The school prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive environment, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted report. With a significant percentage of students (67.10%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to supporting disadvantaged learners through various initiatives, including the Pupil Premium and an Integrated Resource Unit known as "the Hive" for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The curriculum at Arbourthorne is designed to foster a love of learning across a range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development, offering activities that promote physical health, creativity, and social skills. Additionally, the school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, such as after-school clubs and community projects, to enrich the educational experience.

Arbourthorne Community Primary School actively engages with its local community and partners, including the University of Sheffield, to enhance learning and support for families. The school also celebrates the diverse languages spoken within its community, offering language learning opportunities to foster inclusivity and understanding among pupils.

Key details

LA
Sheffield
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
467
Pupils
478
Boys
246
Girls
232
FSM %
67.10
Open date
2003-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 478 246 232 467 67.10
2024-09-11 475 249 226 467 64.60
2023-09-11 453 225 228 467 61.50
2022-09-11 453 225 228 467 61.50
2021-09-11 448 225 223 467 59.40
2020-09-11 453 237 216 467 52.50

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