Gleadless Primary School
104%
Capacity
438
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Gleadless Primary School
Gleadless Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 438 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gleadless Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Megan Holloway, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
Gleadless Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 57 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gleadless Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Cross Country, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Gardening, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Gleadless Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hollinsend Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S12 2EJ |
| Headteacher | Megan Holloway |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 438 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.2% |
| School Capacity | 438 / 420 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
105
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hollinsend Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S12 2EJ
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