Prince Edward Primary School, Sheffield
Prince Edward Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Sheffield. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 50th-highest of the 144 schools in Sheffield with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Sheffield (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Prince Edward Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Prince Edward Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% 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 (82% in reading, 75% in maths).
Getting a place at Prince Edward Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 65 families put Prince Edward Primary School as their first choice and 130 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Prince Edward Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Prince Edward Primary School are St Theresa's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 65% maths); Woodthorpe Primary School (0.5 miles, 81% reading, 73% maths); Intake Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 76% maths); and Gleadless Primary School (0.7 miles, 62% reading, 60% maths).
Prince Edward Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
St Theresa's Catholic Primary SchoolWoodthorpe Primary SchoolIntake Primary SchoolGleadless Primary School
Who goes there
44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 44% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (39%), Black (23%) and Mixed (12%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Manor Top to Halfwy-Herdings, about 160 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Prince of Wales Road/Elm Tree (adjacent), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Prince Edward Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Prince Edward Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Prince Edward Primary School are Sheffield Springs Academy (0.3 miles), Sheffield Park Academy (1 mile) and The Birley Academy (1.7 miles).
Sheffield Springs AcademySheffield Park AcademyThe Birley Academy
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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Prince Edward Primary School excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where all children thrive. The school has developed an ambitious curriculum taught by knowledgeable teachers, with particular strength in reading and mathematics. Pupils are happy, polite and respectful, with the school's focus on rights and values helping children understand fairness and develop strong character.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum with clear sequences of learning from early years onwards -
- Strong teaching in core subjects of reading and mathematics with high-quality phonics and maths instruction -
- Excellent pupil behaviour and conduct with calm, orderly movement around school -
- Effective support for pupils with SEND to access the ambitious curriculum -
- Rich personal development opportunities underpinned by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, achieving gold level Rights Respecting Schools Award
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment systems in some curriculum subjects are not fully developed, meaning the school lacks a consistent picture of how well pupils remember their learning over time -
- Curriculum delivery for some pupils with SEND is not always precisely matched to their individual learning needs, affecting their progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Prince Edward Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils live by strong values including respect, determination and kindness. Pupils are focused, happy and feel safe, with positive relationships forming the foundation of their school experience.
At a Glance
44.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Prince Edward Primary School
Term dates
Prince Edward Primary School is a community 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
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Prince Edward Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Prince Edward 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
- 55
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 38 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 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.
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Your chances of a place at Prince Edward Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
414 pupils
441 places
27 spare places 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(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
83
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
22.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
439
Total Pupils
227
Boys
212
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,559
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,320
Per pupil
£3025k
Total funding
£289k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
12.5%
Persistent absence
376
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
Prince Edward Primary School
Questions parents ask about Prince Edward Primary School
What are SATs results like at Prince Edward Primary School?
Of the pupils at Prince Edward Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Prince Edward Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Prince Edward Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Prince Edward Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward Primary School?
Prince Edward Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 441 places.
How many pupils go to Prince Edward Primary School?
Prince Edward Primary School has around 439 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Prince Edward Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Prince Edward Primary School in 2024/25. 12.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Prince Edward Primary School?
Apply through Sheffield's coordinated admissions process, naming Prince Edward 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.
What are Prince Edward Primary School's term dates?
Prince Edward Primary School is a community 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 Prince Edward Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 55 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 17 serious and 38 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 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 Prince Edward Primary School?
Prince Edward Primary School is at Queen Mary Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1EE.
Sources: Sheffield term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)