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Shooter's Grove Primary School Catchment Area

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

Shooter's Grove Primary School is a community primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 389 pupils, and a capacity of 465 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

389

Pupils

465

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2010

Shooter's Grove Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Shooter's Grove Primary School?

The catchment area for Shooter's Grove 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 Shooter's Grove 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.

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Shooter's Grove Primary School: 465 places, 84% filled: places available

Shooter's Grove Primary School has a published admission number of 465 places. 389 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 465 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. 31.7% of pupils at Shooter's Grove 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) →

Shooter's Grove Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HN
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
31.7% of pupils
DfE URN
107092

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

If Shooter's Grove 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 Shooter's Grove 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: Shooter's Grove Primary School

What is the catchment area for Shooter's Grove Primary School?

The catchment area for Shooter's Grove 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 Shooter's Grove Primary School oversubscribed?

Shooter's Grove Primary School has a capacity of 465 places and currently has 389 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.

What is the admissions policy for Shooter's Grove Primary School?

Admission to Shooter's Grove 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 Shooter's Grove Primary School cover?

Shooter's Grove 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 Shooter's Grove Primary School?

Shooter's Grove Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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