Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School, Sheffield

In its own words: "At Hillsborough Primary School and Nursery, we inspire every child to believe in their abilities, belong to a supportive and inclusive community, and become confident, curious learners who are ready to embrace their future."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Hillsborough Primary School I am delighted to welcome you to Hillsborough Primary School - a happy, caring and positive community where over 400 children aged 3 to 11 come to learn, grow and thrive. For 140 years, our historic building has stood at the heart of Hillsborough, and today it combines rich heritage with modern, ambitious learning."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 80% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School as their first choice and 85 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School are Marlcliffe Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths); Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); Malin Bridge Primary School (0.7 miles, 90% reading, 88% maths); and Wisewood Nursery & Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths).

Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Inova Multi-Academy Trust Limited, an academy trust.

45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 89% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (89%).

46.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 32.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (54%), Black (13%) and Asian (10%).

In 2026, 55 pupils (15.8%) received SEN support and 6 (1.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Leppings Lane Platform to City, about 110 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Catch Bar Lane/Leppings Lane (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In 2024/25, Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School issued 20 suspensions, 5.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School are E-Act Parkwood Academy (0.7 miles), Forge Valley School & Sixth Form (1.1 miles) and Mercia Northridge School (1.3 miles).