Shooter's Grove Primary School has closed (Tuesday 30 June 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Shooters Grove Nursery and Primary School.
Shooter's Grove Primary School, Sheffield
Shooter's Grove 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 October 2010. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 20th-highest of the 144 schools in Sheffield with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2010)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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 8 Oct 2026
Shooter's Grove Primary School in detail
Shooter's Grove Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Shooter's Grove Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 64% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Shooter's Grove Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Shooter's Grove Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Shooter's Grove Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Shooter's Grove Primary School are Shooters Grove Nursery and Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Malin Bridge Primary School (0.7 miles, 90% reading, 88% maths); Loxley Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 93% maths); and Wisewood Nursery & Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths).
Shooter's Grove Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Shooters Grove Nursery and Primary SchoolMalin Bridge Primary SchoolLoxley Primary SchoolWisewood Nursery & Primary School
Who goes there
36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 12.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%), Mixed (8%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 68 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 10 (2.7%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Malin Bridge Platform, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Deer Park Road/Wood Lane, 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Shooter's Grove Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 163 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Shooter's Grove Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoThis judgement is from October 2010, 16 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2010 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
36.3%
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 improved from 64% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 84% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.7
KS2
9
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Shooter's Grove Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Shooter's Grove Primary School.
- JPAC Ltd at Shooters GroveAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Shooter's Grove 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
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Shooter's Grove Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Shooter's Grove Primary School is in Sheffield; for families living there:
- Sheffield's school travel policy: Home to School Travel and Transport Policy September 2023
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Shooter's Grove Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
346 pupils
419 places
73 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: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
68
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
21.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
369
Total Pupils
187
Boys
182
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
25.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,670
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,410
Per pupil
£2046k
Total funding
£158k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
15.8%
Persistent absence
330
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Shooter's Grove Primary School
What are SATs results like at Shooter's Grove Primary School?
Of the pupils at Shooter's Grove Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Shooter's Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shooter's Grove Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2010, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Shooter's Grove Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Shooter's Grove 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 Shooter's Grove Primary School?
Shooter's Grove Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 419 places.
How big are the classes at Shooter's Grove Primary School?
Classes at Shooter's Grove Primary School average 31.4 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 Shooter's Grove Primary School?
Shooter's Grove Primary School has around 369 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Shooter's Grove Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Shooter's Grove Primary School in 2024/25. 15.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Shooter's Grove Primary School?
Apply through Sheffield's coordinated admissions process, naming Shooter's Grove 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 Shooter's Grove Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: JPAC Ltd at Shooters Grove (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Shooter's Grove Primary School's term dates?
Shooter's Grove 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).
Where is Shooter's Grove Primary School?
Shooter's Grove Primary School is at Wood Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5HN.
Source: Sheffield term dates