Waterthorpe Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber S20 7JU · Sheffield
#1066 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
#10803 of 15,697 nationally
About Waterthorpe Infant School
Waterthorpe Infant School is a local authority primary located in Sheffield, in the Sheffield local authority of Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 123 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 37.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1066th of 1,636 ranked primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (37th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 123; capacity filled 68.3%.
There are 200 schools in Sheffield; Waterthorpe Infant School ranks 108th of 189 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)27%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waterthorpe Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 123
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 68.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Waterthorpe Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
159 students · 31 m away
Westfield School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,366 students · 713 m away
Shortbrook Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
131 students · 780 m away
Halfway Nursery Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
197 students · 1.1 km away
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
347 students · 1.3 km away
Reignhead Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students · 1.3 km away
Halfway Junior School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
200 students · 1.4 km away
Beighton Nursery Infant School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
251 students · 1.5 km away
Brook House Junior
Sheffield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
325 students · 1.6 km away
Mosborough Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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123 students
Leys Farm Junior School
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124 students
Thirsk Community Primary School
Thirsk · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
122 students
Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
York · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
122 students
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
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121 students
Hemingbrough Community Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waterthorpe Infant School a good school?
Waterthorpe Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 37.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1066 of 1,636 in Yorkshire and the Humber. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waterthorpe Infant School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Waterthorpe Infant School ranks #1066 of 1,636 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber and #10803 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waterthorpe Infant School?
Waterthorpe Infant School had 123 students in 2025.
Is Waterthorpe Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waterthorpe Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Waterthorpe Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waterthorpe Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.