Marsh Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Marsh Lane Primary School is a community primary school in Sheffield, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 142 pupils, and a capacity of 177 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
142
Pupils
177
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Marsh Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Marsh Lane Primary School?
The catchment area for Marsh Lane Primary School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Marsh Lane Primary School is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →Marsh Lane Primary School: 177 places, 80% filled: places available
Marsh Lane Primary School has a published admission number of 177 places. 142 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 177 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. 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sheffield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →
Marsh Lane Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Marsh Lane, Sheffield, S21 5RS
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112544
Other Primary Schools in Sheffield
If Marsh Lane Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
Oxspring Primary School Catchment Area
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Millhouse Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 9LN
Thurlstone Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 9RD
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · S35 7AL
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S13 9ZD
Wales Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S26 5QG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Marsh Lane 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Marsh Lane Primary School
What is the catchment area for Marsh Lane Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Marsh Lane Primary School is the geographic zone Derbyshire 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. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Marsh Lane Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Marsh Lane Primary School has a capacity of 177 places and currently has 142 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.
What is the admissions policy for Marsh Lane Primary School? ▾
Admission to Marsh Lane Primary School is managed by Derbyshire. 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 Marsh Lane Primary School cover? ▾
Marsh Lane Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Marsh Lane Primary School? ▾
Marsh Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.