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Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School Catchment Area

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

Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 217 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

217

Pupils

270

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School?

The catchment area for Stocksbridge Nursery Infant 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.

As an academy, Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School 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.

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Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School: 270 places, 80% filled: places available

Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 217 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 270 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. 24.9% of pupils at Stocksbridge Nursery Infant 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) →

Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School: School Information

Full address
Pot House Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 1EJ
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
24.9% of pupils
DfE URN
149119

Other Primary Schools in Sheffield

If Stocksbridge Nursery Infant 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 Stocksbridge Nursery Infant 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: Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School

What is the catchment area for Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School?

The catchment area for Stocksbridge Nursery Infant 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 Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School oversubscribed?

Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School has a capacity of 270 places and currently has 217 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.

What is the admissions policy for Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School?

Admission to Stocksbridge Nursery Infant 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 Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School cover?

Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School?

Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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