These are the 12 Sheffield settings which saw their latest Ofsted reports published in April and May 2025.
Out of the 12 inspected, many saw their grades improve, either from out of ‘Inadequate’ and into ‘Requires Improvement’, or even making the leap up to ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’.
Hats off in particular to Nether Edge Primary School, which was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating in its first Ofsted visit in 10 years.
Birley Academy was also warmly complimented as a school where “pupils and staff are happy” and “create magical moments.”
One upset was the sudden ‘Inadequate in all areas’ rating for Middlewood Nature Nursery, which the preschool is contesting heavily and saw the launch of a petition to ‘save’ it from having its funding cut as a result.
See our gallery below for all of Sheffield's Ofsted ratings in April and May 2025, and what inspectors had to say.
9. Norton Community Pre School - maintained Good
Norton Community Pre-School, in Matthews Lane, maintained its Good in all areas rating in a report published on April 25. Inspectors wrote: "Children make a positive start to their learning in this warm and nurturing preschool. They are helped to build strong bonds with the staff who care for them and smoothly settle into pre-school life." | Google Maps
10. Nether Edge Primary School - Outstanding in all areas
Hats off to Nether Edge Primary School, in Glen Road, which was rated 'outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted in their first inspection in 10 years, in a report published on April 29. Inspectors wrote: "Pupils are happy and thrive at this school. The curriculum is very well designed and delivered. The school has high ambitions for pupils’ education." - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/142274 | Mercia Learning Trust
11. Birley Spa Primary Academy
Staff from Birley Spa Primary Academy joined 3,000 NEU members across Sheffield on February 1 in a strike over pay. Photo: Google
12. E-Act Pathways Academy - maintained Good
E-ACT Pathways Academy, in Raisen Hall Road, maintained its 'Good' in all areas rating in a report publish on May 2. Inspectors wrote: "Pupils are proud to attend Pathways. They enjoy their lessons, work hard, and take pride in their work. Pupils look forward to weekly assemblies, where everyone comes together to celebrate their achievements." - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/139932 | Google Maps Photo: Google