Broomhill Infant School
About Broomhill Infant School
Broomhill Infant School is a state primary in Sheffield that parents clearly want for their children. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 123 applications for just 34 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.62. Of those, 32 first-preference families were offered a spot, meaning competition is real but not impossible for those who list it first. The school itself is small, with 104 pupils on roll against a capacity of 120, so classes feel intimate. Headteacher Jane Barnes leads a mixed, non-religious infant school for children aged 4 to 7. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications suggests strong local confidence. Facilities include a sensory room, sports hall, forest school, dining hall and art studios, plus clubs ranging from book club and chess to drama and gardening. For families prioritising a calm, well-resourced start to primary, this is a school that clearly resonates.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:20 – 15:00
Breakfast club
07:20-08:20
After-school care
15:00-18:00
Source: broomhill.sheffield.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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