Dobcroft Junior School, Sheffield
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 7–11
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Very likely (~354m)Possible (~505m)Unlikely (~657m)Confidence: high
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASHead:Mrs Nicola Sexton (Mon-Thurs) and Sheree Doyle (Fridays)
LA:Sheffield
Phone:01142368075
Address:Pingle Road, Sheffield, S7 2LN
Area:Schools in S7
Trust:INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 July 2026
Ofsted Rating
No inspection data available
URN:152450
UKPRN:10100283
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Sheffield Hallam
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Getting There
Bus Stops
Dobcroft Road/Whirlowdale Crescent (adj)
204m · 3 min walkDobcroft Road/Silverdale Road (adj)
221m · 4 min walkDobcroft Road/Cortworth Road (nr)
278m · 5 min walkDobcroft Road/Whirlowdale Road (27642)
327m · 5 min walkSpringfield Road/Button Hill (at)
518m · 8 min walkCan you get into this school?
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Low pressure
New homes approved:9,810
Projected new pupils:2,453
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sheffield
Admissions Demand - Sheffield
Low demand0.79x oversubscription
Places available
6,786
Applications
5,374
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Sheffield (2025/26)
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