Spare a thought for Sheffield’s little ones who this May put their SATs behind them - now it’s just the countdown to Big School.
Earlier this year, the best-performing primary schools in Sheffield, where children get top-of-the-class grades, were revealed by the Deparment for Education.
But the result most households look at is how pupils met the DfE’s 'scaled expected standard', essentially meaning whether they scored at least half marks in reading, writing and maths - as well as the ‘higher standard’, for pupils scoring top marks in all three.
They show that Totley Primary School was the top-performing primary in Sheffield at the end of the 2025 academic year.
Some 92 per cent of students met the standard, and one in three pupils scored the higher standard.
Below are the top 16 Sheffield primary schools based on their SAT results, as well as their current Ofsted rating.
1. Totley Primary School
Totley Primary School was the best performing primary in Sheffield in 2025, with 92 per cent of its 60 pupils meeting expected standards for reading, writing and maths their SATs, while one in three pupils achieved a higher standard. Its latest Ofsted report in July 2025 scored 'outstanding' in all areas and reads: "Totley pupils propel themselves to success. Compassionate, knowledgeable staff support them to be the best version of themselves." | Google Maps
2. Bradfield Dungworth Primary School
Bradfield Dungworth Primary School saw 90 per cent of its 21 pupils meeting expected standards for reading, writing and maths in 2025, while 14 per cent achieved a higher standard. Its latest Ofsted report in June 2023 called it "a warm and welcoming school" where "pupils, parents and staff are proud to be part of the school community." | Google
3. Shortbrook Primary School
Shortbrook Primary School saw 90 per cent of its 10 pupils meet expected standards for reading, writing and maths, although no pupils achieved a higher standard in 2025. Its latest Ofsted report in January 2024 reads: "Leaders have high expectations and aspirations for what pupils learn and achieve." | Google Maps Photo: Google
4. Loxley Primary School
Loxley Primary School saw 87 per cent of its 30 pupils meet expected standards for reading, writing and maths in their SATS in 2025, and one in five pupils achieved the higher standard. Its latest Ofsted in January 2025 scored 'Outstanding' in all areas and reads: "This is an exceptional school." | Google