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Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School Catchment Area

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

Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 157 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

157

Pupils

240

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School?

The catchment area for Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School is managed by Sheffield and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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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Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School: 240 places, 65% filled: places available

Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School has a published admission number of 240 places. 157 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 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. 42% of pupils at Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area 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) →

Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School: School Information

Full address
Thorpe Drive, Waterthorpe, Sheffield, S20 7JU
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Religious character
Church of England/Methodist
Free school meals
42% of pupils
DfE URN
140546

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

If Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior 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 Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior 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: Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School

What is the catchment area for Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School?

The catchment area for Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School oversubscribed?

Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 157 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.

What is the admissions policy for Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School?

Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School cover?

Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School?

Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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