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Malin Bridge Primary School
Dykes Lane, Sheffield S6 4RH
Malin Bridge Primary School is an academy. It has about 620 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2022.
This school is a member of Chorus Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Stocksbridge Junior School, Bradwell Junior School and Hady Primary School.)
Particular strengths include Progress, Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Environment, Representation and Finances.
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Progress: Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is excellent and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Excellent. Maths attainment is excellent, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is above average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Finances: Below average. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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