Furniss Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S17 3QP
10 simple reasons to choose Dore Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Sheffield.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Dore Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Sheffield and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 26 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. UNICEF Rights Respecting School Gold accreditation. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status.
Out of school hours care to 6.00pm provided by external contractors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
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. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Dore Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Mylnhurst Catholic Prep School & Nursery (3.1 miles); Birkdale Preparatory School (4.3 miles); Westbourne School, Sheffield, Junior School (4.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Totley Primary School (1.5 miles); St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Sheffield (2.8 miles); Abbey Lane Primary School (3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Westbourne School, Sheffield (4.4 miles); Birkdale School (4.4 miles); Sheffield High School (4.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
King Ecgbert School (0.4 miles); Silverdale School (2.3 miles); Notre Dame High School (4.2 miles).