Greenhill Primary School
93%
Capacity
537
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Greenhill Primary School
Greenhill 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 537 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 576 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Greenhill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Scott Ellin, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11365th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 80th out of 106 in Sheffield.
Greenhill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 139 applications for 66 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 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 Greenhill Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Greenhill 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 | Greenhill Main Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S8 7RA |
| Headteacher | Scott Ellin |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 537 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.5% |
| School Capacity | 537 / 576 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11365th of 13,686
Nationally
1233rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
80th of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed66
139
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greenhill Main Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S8 7RA
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