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Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Catchment Area

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

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is a academy converter secondary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 992 pupils, and a capacity of 1025 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

992

Pupils

1,025

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Handsworth Grange Community Sports College 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Handsworth Grange Community Sports College — School Information

Full address
Handsworth Grange Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9HJ
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
33.7% of pupils
DfE URN
141495

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Frequently Asked Questions — Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

Is Handsworth Grange Community Sports College oversubscribed?

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is operating close to its capacity of 1025 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Handsworth Grange Community Sports College?

Admission to Handsworth Grange Community Sports College 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 Handsworth Grange Community Sports College cover?

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is a secondary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Handsworth Grange Community Sports College?

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.