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Abbey Lane Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Abbey Lane Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 4-11, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

630

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2014

Abbey Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Abbey Lane Primary School?

The catchment area for Abbey Lane Primary School is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Abbey Lane Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sheffield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Abbey Lane Primary School: School Information

Full address
Abbey Lane, Sheffield, S8 0BN
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
DfE URN
151409

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

If Abbey Lane Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Abbey Lane Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Abbey Lane Primary School

What is the catchment area for Abbey Lane Primary School?

The catchment area for Abbey Lane Primary School is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Abbey Lane Primary School oversubscribed?

Abbey Lane Primary School has a capacity of 630 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.

What is the admissions policy for Abbey Lane Primary School?

Admission to Abbey Lane Primary School is managed by Sheffield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Abbey Lane Primary School cover?

Abbey Lane Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Abbey Lane Primary School?

Abbey Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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