State School
#35 in Best Primary Schools in Sheffield
Greengate Lane Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Greengate Lane Academy
Work here? Update your school profile
Greengate Lane Academy
- Primary
- Ecclesfield S35 3GT
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: The revised 'challenge-based' curriculum has an appropriate emphasis on reading, writing, and mathematics, contributing to good progress and development.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides a wide range of opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom and successfully promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritized with structured phonics; pupils learn to read fluently and accurately.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make clear links in learning; curriculum matches local needs like road safety education.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure questioning and work set by teachers consistently challenge all groups of pupils, including the most able.
Areas Needing Improvement: Geography lacks precise strategies for consistent depth of knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics has improved rapidly, with proportions achieving expected standards above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are falling behind receive effective support to ensure they catch up and make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, friendly, and respectful. They enjoy learning and attend well.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain well with structured phonics sessions improving reading fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification and help for pupils who fall behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive, with pupils engaged in leadership roles.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN and/or disabilities make good progress due to effective support they receive.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff expertly use resources to ensure SEND pupils learn alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding; teachers know any concerns well, and staff deal with bullying swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Teachers encourage pupils' personal development and welfare, creating a positive and inclusive environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils are safe; safeguarding measures are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents and pupils have positive views about safety and teachers' support at school.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to be involved in early years education through activities like 'learning journals'.
Parent Feedback: Parents express positive views through Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum includes after-school clubs and educational visits to enhance learning in various subjects.
Extracurricular Activities: Range of clubs including fencing and volleyball; highly valued by pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers value professional development opportunities and willingly try new ideas to improve practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective professional development has improved teaching quality, ensuring most pupils achieve well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders frequently monitor teaching quality through lesson observations and reviews of pupils' books.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on understanding, linked training improve teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all pupils, including the most able, are consistently stretched and challenged to enable them to deepen their knowledge.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Greengate Lane Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 221 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Greengate Lane Academy
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Greengate Lane Academy
We presently have more than 200 students enrolled, ranging in age from 3 to 11. In October 2014, Ofsted gave the institution a "Good" rating. We are pleased to have attained this status, which was made possible by the extensive devotion and hard work of the entire staff and the larger academy community. We are dedicated to keeping up our rate of advancement. We will build on our successes, make sure that best practises are implemented throughout the school, and advance fresh ideas to improve our performance even further.
Read more
Gallery
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
|
C
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 18.2 | 22.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 105 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 53.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.77% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 3 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 7 | 60.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.51% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 24 | 56.34% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.42% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | 55.3% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.58% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
Best Schools 2025
Greengate Lane Academy Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Greengate Lane Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
