Wharncliffe Side Primary School Catchment Area
Wharncliffe Side Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 152 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
152
Pupils
150
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Wharncliffe Side Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Wharncliffe Side Primary 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.
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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 →Wharncliffe Side Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Brightholmlee Lane, Sheffield, S35 0DD
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146498
Other Primary Schools in Sheffield
If Wharncliffe Side Primary 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 — Wharncliffe Side Primary School
Is Wharncliffe Side Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wharncliffe Side Primary School currently has 152 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wharncliffe Side Primary School? ▾
Admission to Wharncliffe Side 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 Wharncliffe Side Primary School cover? ▾
Wharncliffe Side 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 Wharncliffe Side Primary School? ▾
Wharncliffe Side Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.