Carfield Primary School
Argyle Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9HJ ·
At a glance
A state primary school for ages 3–11 in Sheffield. Ofsted report card (January 2026): strong areas. Year 6 SATs results are well above the England average (78% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths vs 62%, 2024/25). 44 families put it first for 47 places (September 2026 entry).
- Ages
- 3–11
- Pupils
- 538
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannan Mohammed
- Nursery
- Has nursery classes
Inspection
Ofsted report card (renewed framework)
- SafeguardingMet
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and well-beingStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Report cards grade each area separately on a five-point scale, from Urgent improvement to Exceptional. There is no single overall grade, and results are not directly comparable with earlier grades such as “Good”.
Exam results
Department for Education performance tables
Year 6 pupils, 2024/25 · 82 pupils
Expected standard over time
KS2 tests were not held in 2019/20 or 2020/21. Progress scores are not available from 2024/25.
Admissions
Demand for places and how places are allocated
Reception entry, September 2026 (national offer day data)
44 of 44 first-preference applicants were offered a place (100%).
Catchment area
Official primary catchment published by Sheffield City Council (Open Government Licence, 2024-01-26). Source
The boundary is shown on the map on this page. Check the council's current admissions arrangements, as boundaries can change.
Last distance offered
Not published nationally. Many councils publish the furthest distance offered for each school in their annual allocation reports. Past distances vary year to year with demand and sibling numbers, so they are not a guarantee.
Pupils
School census 2024/25
- Eligible for free school meals (last 6 years)25.6%
- English as an additional language18.9%
- SEN support12.5%
- Education, Health and Care plan1.9%
- The black tick shows the median for state-funded primary schools in England.