Rainbow Forge Primary Academy Catchment Area
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 350 pupils, and a capacity of 384 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
350
Pupils
384
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Rainbow Forge Primary Academy 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.
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 →Rainbow Forge Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Beighton Road, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4LQ
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 45.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143997
Other Primary Schools in Sheffield
If Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
Oxspring Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 8YW
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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
Is Rainbow Forge Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 384 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Rainbow Forge Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Rainbow Forge Primary Academy 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 Rainbow Forge Primary Academy cover? ▾
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy 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 Rainbow Forge Primary Academy? ▾
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.