Marlcliffe Community Primary School, Sheffield

In its own words: "School is open from 8.40am and the doors close at 8.50am in order for learning to start. Due to the size of the school, children have a staggered morning break as described below. Children in Reception access outdoor learning as part of their continuous provision. The school day finishes at 3:15pm for all pupils."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care, from £11.00 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open evening on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Marlcliffe Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Marlcliffe Community Primary School as their first choice and 117 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 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 Marlcliffe Community Primary School are Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths); Wisewood Nursery & Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); Malin Bridge Primary School (0.7 miles, 90% reading, 88% maths); and Parson Cross Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 54% reading, 57% maths).

Marlcliffe Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 65 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 9 (1.9%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Middlewood Supertram Platform, about 270 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Marlcliffe Road/Vainor Road (at), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Marlcliffe Community Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Marlcliffe Community Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Marlcliffe Community Primary School are E-Act Parkwood Academy (1.1 miles), Forge Valley School & Sixth Form (1.1 miles) and Bradfield Secondary School (1.6 miles).