Halfway Nursery Infant School
109%
Capacity
197
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Halfway Nursery Infant School
Halfway Nursery Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 197 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Halfway Nursery Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debbie Shepherd, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
Halfway Nursery Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 53 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
Halfway Nursery Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (0.0/5 from 1 parents).
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 Halfway Nursery Infant School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Halfway Nursery Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S20 3GU |
| Headteacher | Debbie Shepherd |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.1% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 180 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2019. 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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
105
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S20 3GU
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