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Bradfield Secondary School Catchment Area

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

Bradfield Secondary School is an academy converter secondary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1021 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

1,021

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Bradfield Secondary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bradfield Secondary School?

The catchment area for Bradfield Secondary School is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, Bradfield Secondary 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.

Find Sheffield catchment area documents →

Bradfield Secondary School: 1200 places, 85% filled: places available

Bradfield Secondary School has a published admission number of 1200 places. 1021 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1200 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sheffield.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sheffield publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Sheffield Council school admissions (official) →

Bradfield Secondary School: School Information

Full address
Kirk Edge Road, Sheffield, S35 0AE
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.8% of pupils
DfE URN
147788

Other Secondary Schools in Sheffield

If Bradfield Secondary School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Bradfield Secondary 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: Bradfield Secondary School

What is the catchment area for Bradfield Secondary School?

The catchment area for Bradfield Secondary School is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Bradfield Secondary School oversubscribed?

Bradfield Secondary School has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 1021 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.

What is the admissions policy for Bradfield Secondary School?

Admission to Bradfield Secondary 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 Bradfield Secondary School cover?

Bradfield Secondary School is a secondary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bradfield Secondary School?

Bradfield Secondary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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