Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S8 0BN
10 simple reasons to choose Abbey Lane Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Sheffield.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Abbey Lane Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Sheffield and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 27.1 pupils per class and 22.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School offers a programme of trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum.
Active Parent body promoting the school through fundraising and volunteering.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Abbey Lane Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Mylnhurst Catholic Prep School & Nursery (1.7 miles); Birkdale Preparatory School (3.3 miles); Westbourne School, Sheffield, Junior School (3.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Mundella Primary School (0.8 miles); St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Sheffield (1.5 miles); Nether Edge Primary School (1.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Westbourne School, Sheffield (3.3 miles); Birkdale School (3.3 miles); Sheffield High School (3.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Silverdale School (2.6 miles); King Ecgbert School (2.9 miles); Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (3.2 miles).