Norton Free Church of England Primary School, Sheffield
Norton Free Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sheffield. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 144 schools in Sheffield with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Sheffield (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Norton Free Church of England Primary School in detail
Norton Free Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are really proud of our busy, friendly school, and aim to ensure that it is a secure, inclusive and caring environment where everyone is valued and respected. Our Christian ethos and values are central to the life of the school and we strive to develop our children's spirituality through an awareness of Christianity, as well as other religions."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am.
On phones, the school says: "Mobile phones are NOT allowed in school."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Norton Free Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 94% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Norton Free Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Norton Free Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Norton Free Church of England Primary School are Mundella Primary School (0.7 miles); St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy (1 mile, Outstanding, 89% reading, 81% maths); Woodlands Primary School (1 mile, Good, 71% reading, 69% maths); and Woodseats Primary School (1 mile, Good, 71% reading, 76% maths).
Norton Free Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Mundella Primary SchoolSt Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary AcademyWoodlands Primary SchoolWoodseats Primary School
Who goes there
5.2% 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 (9%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Herdings Park, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Norton Lane/Maugerhay (adjacent), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 162 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Norton Free Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Norton Free Church of England Primary School are Newfield Secondary School (0.7 miles) and Meadowhead School Academy Trust (0.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
19.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Great to see Walk and Wheel to School in Action!
19 May 2026
1960s day was a great success!
19 May 2026
New website launching!
6 May 2026
School Census Menu Thursday 21st May 2026
29 Apr 2026
Cross Country Relays
28 Apr 2026
Y6 Football
24 Apr 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Norton Free Church of England Primary School.
- Kids Kabin Norton FreeAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Norton Free Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Sheffield. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Norton Free Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Norton Free Church of England Primary School is in Sheffield; for families living there:
- Sheffield's school travel policy: Home to School Travel and Transport Policy September 2023
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sheffield is 17 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
213 pupils
210 places
3 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sheffield
Across Sheffield council
Places available
6,785
Applications
5,415
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Sheffield council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
14.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
99
Boys
111
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,022
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,159
Per pupil
£1222k
Total funding
£53k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
6.4%
Persistent absence
188
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Norton Free Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Norton Free Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 97% did so in maths.
What is Norton Free Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Norton Free Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Sheffield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Norton Free Church of England Primary School average 30 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School has around 210 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Norton Free Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Sheffield's coordinated admissions process, naming Norton Free Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Norton Free Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Kids Kabin Norton Free (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Norton Free Church of England Primary School's term dates?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Sheffield. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sheffield is 17 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Norton Free Church of England Primary School?
Norton Free Church of England Primary School is at Matthews Lane, Norton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8JS.
Sources: Sheffield term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)