Best 3 Primary schools in Sheffield – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Brightside Nursery Infant School (Primary) in Sheffield; Oughtibridge Primary School (Primary) in Sheffield; Stannington Infant School (Primary) in Sheffield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Brightside Nursery Infant School, Oughtibridge Primary School and Stannington Infant School. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Brightside Nursery Infant School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Brightside Nursery Infant School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–30–35%; all within the PEAK EDGE trust.

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Attribute	Brightside Nursery Infant School S9 1AS	Oughtibridge Primary School S35 0HG	Stannington Infant School S6 6AN
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 1AS	Sheffield South Yorkshire S35 0HG	Sheffield South Yorkshire S6 6AN
Latest Ofsted	1 9 Jul 2024	1 25 Jan 2024	1 24 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	180	420	180
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Sheffield (373)	PEAK EDGE	PEAK EDGE
Website	www.brightsideni.org.uk	www.oughtibridgeschool.co.uk	www.stanningtoninfants.co.uk
Telephone	01142441826	01142863167	01142344401
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Brightside Nursery Infant School

S9 1AS

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S9 1AS
Ofsted: 1 9 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sheffield (373)
Website: www.brightsideni.org.uk
Telephone: 01142441826

Oughtibridge Primary School

S35 0HG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S35 0HG
Ofsted: 1 25 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PEAK EDGE
Website: www.oughtibridgeschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01142863167

Stannington Infant School

S6 6AN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S6 6AN
Ofsted: 1 24 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PEAK EDGE
Website: www.stanningtoninfants.co.uk
Telephone: 01142344401

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.