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Shortbrook Primary School Catchment Area

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

Shortbrook Primary School is a community primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 114 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

114

Pupils

360

Capacity

32%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Shortbrook Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Shortbrook Primary School?

The catchment area for Shortbrook 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 Shortbrook 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 →

Shortbrook Primary School: 360 places, 32% filled: places available

Shortbrook Primary School has a published admission number of 360 places. 114 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 32%. At 32% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 66.3% of pupils at Shortbrook Primary 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) →

Shortbrook Primary School: School Information

Full address
Westfield Northway, Westfield, Sheffield, S20 8FB
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
66.3% of pupils
DfE URN
107102

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

If Shortbrook 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 Shortbrook 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: Shortbrook Primary School

What is the catchment area for Shortbrook Primary School?

The catchment area for Shortbrook 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 Shortbrook Primary School oversubscribed?

Shortbrook Primary School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 114 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.

What is the admissions policy for Shortbrook Primary School?

Admission to Shortbrook 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 Shortbrook Primary School cover?

Shortbrook Primary School 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 Shortbrook Primary School?

Shortbrook Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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