Waterthorpe Infant School
82%
Capacity
148
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Waterthorpe Infant School
Waterthorpe Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 148 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Waterthorpe Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Clayton -Appleby, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
Waterthorpe Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 29 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
Waterthorpe Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Waterthorpe Infant School include Forest School, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, Waterthorpe 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Thorpe Drive, Waterthorpe Ni School, Sheffield, Sheffield, S20 7JU |
| Headteacher | Michelle Clayton -Appleby |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 148 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.4% |
| School Capacity | 148 / 180 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed29
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Thorpe Drive, Waterthorpe Ni School, Sheffield
Sheffield, S20 7JU
Thorpe Drive, Waterthorpe Ni School, Sheffield
Sheffield, S20 7JU
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