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Mossbrook School Catchment Area

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

Mossbrook School is a community special not applicable school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 161 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

176

Pupils

161

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Mossbrook School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mossbrook School?

The catchment area for Mossbrook School is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for Mossbrook 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 176 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 161 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.

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Mossbrook School: at or above its 161 place limit

Mossbrook School has a published admission number of 161 places. 176 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 161 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. 55.1% of pupils at Mossbrook School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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) →

Mossbrook School: School Information

Full address
Bochum Parkway, Sheffield, S8 8JR
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
55.1% of pupils
DfE URN
107182

Other Not applicable Schools in Sheffield

If Mossbrook School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Mossbrook 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: Mossbrook School

What is the catchment area for Mossbrook School?

The catchment area for Mossbrook School is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Mossbrook School oversubscribed?

Yes, Mossbrook School currently has 176 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 161 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mossbrook School?

Admission to Mossbrook 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 Mossbrook School cover?

Mossbrook School is a not applicable school in Sheffield, 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 Mossbrook School?

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

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