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Dobcroft Nursery Infant School

Academy converter · Sheffield · S7 2LN

Ages 3–7 · 303 pupils · Sheffield

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2021-12-01

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill112%

303 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
303
Boys / girls
171 / 132
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
303 / 270 (112%)
Free school meals
3.5%
FSM pupils
10
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PEAK EDGE
Academy trust
PEAK EDGE
Headteacher
Mrs cathy rowland

Location

Address
Pingle Road
Postcode
S7 2LN
Town
Sheffield
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Sheffield
District
Sheffield
Constituency
Sheffield Hallam
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Sheffield, Sheffield, 303 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 3.5%.

Open schools in Sheffield
236
Primary schools in Sheffield
166
Academies among open schools in Sheffield
62% (147)
Open schools in S7
10
Primary in S7
7
Open schools in Sheffield LA
194
Primary in Sheffield LA
132

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SheffieldNear S7

  • Dobcroft Junior School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Sheffield · S7 2LN · Sheffield

    Ages 7–11

    0.1 miles away

  • Holt House Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Sheffield · S7 2EW · Sheffield

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Carter Knowle Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Sheffield · S7 2DY · Sheffield

    Ages 7–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence3.9%

    0.8 miles away

  • Ecclesall Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Sheffield · S11 7LG · Sheffield

    Ages 4–11

    0.9 miles away

  • Greystones Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Sheffield · S11 7GL · Sheffield

    Ages 4–11

    1.1 miles away

  • Abbey Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Sheffield · S8 0BN · Sheffield

    Ages 4–11

    1.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs cathy rowland
Telephone
01142368099
Website
www.dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk/

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