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Reignhead Primary School Catchment Area

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

Reignhead Primary School is a community primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 244 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

244

Pupils

315

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Reignhead Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Reignhead Primary School?

The catchment area for Reignhead Primary School is the geographic zone Sheffield 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. 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 Reignhead 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.

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 →

Reignhead Primary School: 315 places, 77% filled: places available

Reignhead Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 244 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 36% of pupils at Reignhead Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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) →

Reignhead Primary School: School Information

Full address
Platts Drive, Beighton, Sheffield, S20 1FD
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
36% of pupils
DfE URN
107077

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Reignhead 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Reignhead Primary School

What is the catchment area for Reignhead Primary School?

The catchment area for Reignhead Primary School is the geographic zone Sheffield 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. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Reignhead Primary School oversubscribed?

Reignhead Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 244 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.

What is the admissions policy for Reignhead Primary School?

Admission to Reignhead 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 Reignhead Primary School cover?

Reignhead Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Reignhead Primary School?

Reignhead Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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