Best Primary Schools in Sheffield 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 131 schools across Sheffield. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Sheffield has 131 primary schools, of which 16 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 108 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in Sheffield are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Brightside Nursery Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Sheffield follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

131
Total schools
16
Outstanding
12%
Outstanding rate
60.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
42
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Brightside Nursery Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Stannington Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Oughtibridge Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
4. Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. Hunter's Bar Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
6. Shortbrook Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
7. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
8. Bradfield Dungworth Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
9. Malin Bridge Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
10. Greengate Lane Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
11. Mosborough Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
12. Shooter's Grove Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
13. St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
14. Carter Knowle Junior School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Hunter's Bar Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Lydgate Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Holt House Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Nether Green Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Dobcroft Junior School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Beighton Nursery Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Sheffield?
There are 131 primary schools in Sheffield, of which 16 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Sheffield?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Sheffield is Brightside Nursery Infant School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Sheffield?
Primary and secondary school applications in Sheffield are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Sheffield council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Sheffield?
12% of primary schools in Sheffield are rated Outstanding and 82% are rated Good. 78.5% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.