Bradfield Dungworth Primary School, Sheffield

In its own words: "Bradfield Dungworth Primary is a small rural school on the outskirts of Sheffield, 6 miles from the city centre; it enjoys the largest primary school catchment area in the city, most of which is within the Peak District National Park. It's 133 children come from a widespread area, with many living several miles away and coming to school by bus."

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Bradfield Dungworth Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 85% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Bradfield Dungworth Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bradfield Dungworth Primary School are Nook Lane Junior School (1.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 75% maths); Stannington Infant School (1.6 miles, Outstanding); Loxley Primary School (1.9 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 93% maths); and Shooters Grove Nursery and Primary School (2.3 miles).

Bradfield Dungworth Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

Bradfield Dungworth Primary School is one of 15 schools run by Peak Edge, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 75% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 3 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Middlewood Supertram Platform, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Main Road/Briers House Lane (opposite), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267).

In 2024/25, Bradfield Dungworth Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 3.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.