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Malin Bridge Primary School Catchment Area

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

Malin Bridge Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 619 pupils, and a capacity of 577 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

619

Pupils

577

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Malin Bridge Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Malin Bridge Primary School?

The catchment area for Malin Bridge 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, Malin Bridge 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 619 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 577 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Malin Bridge Primary School: at or above its 577 place limit

Malin Bridge Primary School has a published admission number of 577 places. 619 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 577 places. Sheffield allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.2% of pupils at Malin Bridge Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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) →

Malin Bridge Primary School: School Information

Full address
Dykes Lane, Sheffield, S6 4RH
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
20.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148868

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

If Malin Bridge 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 Malin Bridge 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: Malin Bridge Primary School

What is the catchment area for Malin Bridge Primary School?

The catchment area for Malin Bridge 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 Malin Bridge Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Malin Bridge Primary School currently has 619 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 577 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Malin Bridge Primary School?

Admission to Malin Bridge 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 Malin Bridge Primary School cover?

Malin Bridge Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Malin Bridge Primary School?

Malin Bridge Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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