Waterthorpe Infant School Catchment Area
Waterthorpe Infant School is a community primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–7
Age range
148
Pupils
180
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Waterthorpe Infant School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Waterthorpe Infant 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 →Waterthorpe Infant School — School Information
- Full address
- Thorpe Drive, Waterthorpe, Sheffield, S20 7JU
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–7 years
- Free school meals
- 36.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107064
Other Primary Schools in Sheffield
If Waterthorpe Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
Oxspring Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 8YW
Millhouse Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 9LN
Thurlstone Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 9RD
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · S35 7AL
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S13 9ZD
Wales Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S26 5QG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Waterthorpe Infant School
Is Waterthorpe Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Waterthorpe Infant School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 148 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.
What is the admissions policy for Waterthorpe Infant School? ▾
Admission to Waterthorpe 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 Waterthorpe Infant School cover? ▾
Waterthorpe 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 Waterthorpe Infant School? ▾
Waterthorpe Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.