Holt House Infant School
97%
Capacity
175
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Holt House Infant School
Holt House Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 175 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holt House Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Atherton, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
Holt House Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 55 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 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 Holt House Infant School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Football, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Holt House 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bannerdale Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S7 2EW |
| Headteacher | Lucy Atherton |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 175 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 175 / 180 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
117
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bannerdale Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S7 2EW
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