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Marlcliffe Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Marlcliffe Community Primary School is a community primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 480 pupils, and a capacity of 501 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

480

Pupils

501

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Marlcliffe Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Marlcliffe Community Primary School is set by Sheffield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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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Marlcliffe Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Marlcliffe Road, Sheffield, S6 4AJ
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
15.6% of pupils
DfE URN
107000

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

If Marlcliffe Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Marlcliffe Community Primary School

Is Marlcliffe Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Marlcliffe Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 501 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Marlcliffe Community Primary School?

Admission to Marlcliffe Community 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 Marlcliffe Community Primary School cover?

Marlcliffe Community Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Marlcliffe Community Primary School?

Marlcliffe Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.