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Kiveton Park Infant School Catchment Area

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

Kiveton Park Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Sheffield, Rotherham , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 192 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

171

Pupils

192

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Kiveton Park Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kiveton Park Infant School?

The catchment area for Kiveton Park Infant School is the geographic zone Rotherham 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. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Kiveton Park Infant School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rotherham. 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 Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Rotherham catchment area documents →

Kiveton Park Infant School: 192 places, 89% filled: places available

Kiveton Park Infant School has a published admission number of 192 places. 171 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 192 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. 21.5% of pupils at Kiveton Park Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Rotherham.

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

Rotherham 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. Find Rotherham school admissions →

Kiveton Park Infant School: School Information

Full address
Station Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield, S26 6QP
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
21.5% of pupils
DfE URN
146470

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

If Kiveton Park Infant 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 Kiveton Park Infant 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: Kiveton Park Infant School

What is the catchment area for Kiveton Park Infant School?

The catchment area for Kiveton Park Infant School is the geographic zone Rotherham 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. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kiveton Park Infant School oversubscribed?

Kiveton Park Infant School has a capacity of 192 places and currently has 171 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rotherham.

What is the admissions policy for Kiveton Park Infant School?

Admission to Kiveton Park Infant School is managed by Rotherham. 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 Kiveton Park Infant School cover?

Kiveton Park Infant School is a primary school in Sheffield, Rotherham, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kiveton Park Infant School?

Kiveton Park Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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