Meynell Community Primary School
120%
Capacity
504
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Meynell Community Primary School
Meynell Community 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 504 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (120% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Meynell Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben Ramsden, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10301st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 106 in Sheffield.
Meynell Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 59 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Meynell Community Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Chess, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 69.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Meynell Community 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 | Meynell Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S5 8GN |
| Headteacher | Ben Ramsden |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 504 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 69.0% |
| School Capacity | 504 / 420 (120% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10301st of 13,686
Nationally
1094th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
67th of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
52%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
84
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Meynell Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S5 8GN
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