Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries
115%
Capacity
727
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries
Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 727 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (115% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachael Shotton, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9778th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 106 in Sheffield.
Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 67 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country, Netball, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Choir, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries 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 | Crowder Avenue, Sheffield, Sheffield, S5 7QG |
| Headteacher | Rachael Shotton |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 727 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.7% |
| School Capacity | 727 / 630 (115% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9778th of 13,686
Nationally
1044th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
62nd of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
54%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed67
96
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crowder Avenue, Sheffield
Sheffield, S5 7QG
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