Royd Nursery and Infant School
89%
Capacity
207
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Royd Nursery and Infant School
Royd Nursery and Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 232 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Royd Nursery and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Jones, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
Royd Nursery and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 46 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
Royd Nursery and Infant School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 84% recommending the school (25 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Royd Nursery and Infant School include Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Dance, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Science Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Royd Nursery and 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Carr Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S36 2PR |
| Headteacher | Louise Jones |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.1% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 232 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
25 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
68
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Carr Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S36 2PR
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