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Dobcroft Junior School

Pingle Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN ·

Report card: strong areas· 2026

At a glance

A state primary academy for ages 7–11 in Sheffield. Ofsted report card for its predecessor school (February 2026): strong areas. Year 6 SATs results are well above the England average (80% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths vs 62%, 2024/25).

Ages: 7–11
Pupils: –
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Admissions: Non-selective
Local authority: Sheffield
Academy trust: INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Sexton (Mon-Thurs) and Sheree Doyle (Fridays)
Opened: Jul 2026

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Inspection

Ofsted report card (renewed framework)

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Inspected 10 Feb 2026Published 22 Apr 2026Inspection of predecessor school

SafeguardingMet
InclusionStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
AchievementStrong standard
Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
Personal development and well-beingStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard

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Exam results

Department for Education performance tables

Year 6 pupils, 2024/25 · 96 pupils

Expected standard

80%

Reading, writing & maths

Higher standard

22%

Reading, writing & maths

Reading score

110

Average scaled score

Maths score

109

Average scaled score

This school

80%

Sheffield

59%

England

62%

Expected standard over time

Earlier years include results published for this school's predecessor (URN 107035), for example before it converted to an academy.

KS2 tests were not held in 2019/20 or 2020/21. Progress scores are not available from 2024/25.

Admissions

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Catchment area

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Last distance offered

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Pupils

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Pupils

–

Capacity

328

Girls / boys

–

Mixed