Mossbrook School Catchment Area
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.
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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 →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.
Birkdale School Catchment Area
Other independent school · S10 3DH
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Catchment Area
Other independent school · S11 9HJ
Sheffield High School GDST Catchment Area
Other independent school · S10 2PE
Bethany School Catchment Area
Other independent school · S3 7PS
The Rowan School Catchment Area
Community special school · S17 3PT
Archdale School Catchment Area
Community special school · S2 1PL
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.
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Sheffield · 0.8 miles away
Talbot Specialist School Catchment Area
Community special school · Sheffield · 1.2 miles away
Sheffield Inclusion Centre Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · Sheffield · 2.6 miles away
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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.