Owler Brook Primary School
102%
Capacity
429
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Owler Brook Primary School
Owler Brook 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 429 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Owler Brook Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kit Oldham, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6066th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 106 in Sheffield.
Owler Brook Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 31 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Owler Brook Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 69.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Owler Brook 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 | Wensley Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S4 8HQ |
| Headteacher | Kit Oldham |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 429 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 69.6% |
| School Capacity | 429 / 420 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6066th of 13,686
Nationally
632nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
34th of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
65%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wensley Street, Sheffield
Sheffield, S4 8HQ
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