Norton Free Church of England Primary School
102%
Capacity
214
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Norton Free Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Norton Free Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hazel Bell, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5058th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 106 in Sheffield.
Norton Free Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
Norton Free Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 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 Norton Free Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Norton Free Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Matthews Lane, Sheffield, Sheffield, S8 8JS |
| Headteacher | Hazel Bell |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.4% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 210 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5058th of 13,686
Nationally
522nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
27th of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
68%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Matthews Lane, Sheffield
Sheffield, S8 8JS
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