Nether Edge Primary School

About Nether Edge Primary School

Parents at Nether Edge Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience, with 94% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school to other families. That survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, drew 54 responses and paints a picture of a school where children are happy and feel safe — 94% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and every single respondent agreed that their child feels safe. The school is clearly in high demand: for entry in 2025/26, it received 144 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.4 to one. Of those, 68 families put it as their first preference, and 56 first-preference offers were made. The headteacher is Michele Nott, and the school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site.

Academically, Nether Edge is a strong performer. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, it was rated Outstanding across every category that was assessed — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This continues a track record of excellence, as the school was also rated Outstanding in its previous inspection in 2015. At Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 63% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Sheffield local authority average of 57%. The school’s average scores in reading (104) and maths (105) are both solid, and 8% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. In the local authority rankings, Net Edge sits 37th out of 106 primary schools, placing it in the top 50% nationally.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school, music rooms, art studios, a gymnasium and an ICT suite, plus a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, cricket, cross country, football, gymnastics and rounders, while clubs include film, eco and drama clubs. The school has a strong SEND framework, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. In the Parent View survey, 93% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that SEND children get the support they need. With an oversubscription ratio of 2.4 and a strong reputation, this is a school that suits families who want a well-regarded, high-demand primary with strong academic outcomes and a broad range of enrichment opportunities in the Sheffield area.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Nether Edge Primary School

Helpful Guides for Parents