Dobcroft Junior School
Pingle Road, Sheffield, S7 2LN
Dobcroft Junior School is a community school school in Sheffield. According to the latest government data, it has approximately 369 pupils and allows entry for children aged 7-11.
About Us
Dobcroft Junior School is a good and effective school which is welcoming and happy.
Our school is a fully subscribed, three form entry Junior School with 364 pupils on roll. The majority of children live in advantageous postcodes within wealthy and affluent families and the vast majority of pupils transfer directly from the feeder infant school which is situated on the same site. The majority of our pupils are white British but an increasing minority are drawn from other ethnic groups. Currently 24.17% of children are BME and 9.61 % have EAL. Currently, 16.21% of our pupils (59 children) are on the SEN register.
We aim to provide an exciting curriculum, which fulfils the legal requirements of the current National Curriculum and government guidelines. It enables our children to build their knowledge and skills systematically and consistently, so they can apply their learning to everyday life situations. Although the National Curriculum is central to the school’s curriculum it is not the whole curriculum. The curriculum is under constant review to ensure that children receive a broad, balanced and stimulating education that addresses their intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and personal development. There is scope for children of differing abilities to progress at a pace appropriate to them as individuals. Support is provided for children who have special needs and opportunities are provided to stretch particularly able children.
We have a creative approach to the curriculum as well as teaching core subjects discreetly. We plan educational visits to support our children’s learning. Our core subjects are English, Maths, Science and Computing. Opportunities for Speaking and Listening are interwoven with other curriculum areas as well as being a regular part of English. We assess children’s performance in all areas, but particularly the core subjects. Our Learning Challenge Curriculum is based on enquiry led learning and includes History, Geography, Art & Design and Design & Technology. Physical Education consists of Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming (Y4), Games and Athletics, as well as adventurous activities which take place on our residential visits.In addition we teach RE and Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE). On one afternoon each week, the children are taught by staff other than their usual class teachers. They learn music, games and French.
There are a wealth of extra-curricular activities at Dobcroft every night after school with a few at lunchtimes. Each year group takes part in Residential Activities every year. The school has a good reputation for sport and musical opportunities.
We pride ourselves on our caring ethos being at the core of our purpose where Every Child Matters. We have a strong team of pastoral support workers and support mechanisms for our vulnerable children. We follow a values-led education where mottos, values and the Rights of the Child are well embedded across school.
Our Childcare Provision
We provide before and after school care from 7,45 am until 9.00 am and from 3.30 pm until 6.30 pm
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