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Sheffield Inclusion Centre Catchment Area

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

Sheffield Inclusion Centre is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 170 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-16

Age range

210

Pupils

170

Capacity

124%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Sheffield Inclusion Centre Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sheffield Inclusion Centre?

The catchment area for Sheffield Inclusion Centre 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 Sheffield Inclusion Centre 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: 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 170 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Sheffield publishes the 2027 Sheffield Inclusion Centre numbers →

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 →

Sheffield Inclusion Centre: heavily oversubscribed at 124% capacity

Sheffield Inclusion Centre has a published admission number of 170 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 124%. At 124% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Sheffield allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 83.3% of pupils at Sheffield Inclusion Centre 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) →

Sheffield Inclusion Centre: School Information

Full address
Spring Lane, Sheffield, S2 2JQ
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Pupil referral unit
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-16 years
Free school meals
83.3% of pupils
DfE URN
137596

Other Not applicable Schools in Sheffield

If Sheffield Inclusion Centre 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 Sheffield Inclusion Centre 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: Sheffield Inclusion Centre

What is the catchment area for Sheffield Inclusion Centre?

The catchment area for Sheffield Inclusion Centre 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 Sheffield Inclusion Centre oversubscribed?

Yes, Sheffield Inclusion Centre currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 170 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Sheffield Inclusion Centre?

Admission to Sheffield Inclusion Centre 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 Sheffield Inclusion Centre cover?

Sheffield Inclusion Centre is a not applicable school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sheffield Inclusion Centre?

Sheffield Inclusion Centre was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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