These are the Sheffield primary schools that turned down the most children for reception places for 2026/2027.
Sheffield parents send their little ones back to school this week - or even packing their bags to go to Big School for the first time!
However, there will always be schools that are more in demand than others.
A number of Sheffield’s primary schools were oversubscribed - meaning they had to turn away pupils hoping to start reception there.
These are the latest figures revealing which Sheffield primary schools were the hardest to get a place at for September 2026, and how many they had to turn down.
See our gallery below for the most oversubscribed primary schools in Sheffield.
It reveals how the most oversubscribed school had nearly two children vying for every seat in class.
The vast majority of schools in Sheffield either had an oversubscription rate of 10 per cent or less, or did not have to turn away any pupils at all.
It is expected oversubscription rates into the future will continue to fall due to period of low birth rates and new pupils entering school over the next 10 years.
1. #10 - Dobcroft Nursery Infant School, S7, Peak Edge
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School, in Pingle Road, turned down 15 children to fill its 90 available places, an oversubscription rate of 17 per cent. The nursery was rated 'Outstanding' in 2021, and in February 2025 converted under Peak Edge Academy Trust. Ofsted writes: "Pupils are happy and value the rich and varied experiences that leaders have planned for them." | Google Maps
2. #9 - Mundella Primary School, S8, Peak Edge
Mundella Primary School, in Mundella Place, turned down 11 pupils to fill its 60 available places, an oversubscription rate of 18 per cent. Similarly to Dobcroft, Mundella was rated Outstanding in 2021 and converted under Peak Edge Academy Trust in 2025. Ofsted said in 2024: "The work of the school to recognise the uniqueness of each child is striking. Everyone is valued." | Google
3. #8 - Totley Primary School, S17, Mercia Learning Trust
Totley Primary School, in Sunnyvale Road, turned down 12 pupils to fill its 60 available places, an oversubscription rate of 20 per cent. Totley Primary was the best performing in Sheffield in 2025, with 92 per cent of pupils meeting expected standards for reading, writing and maths in 2025, while one in three pupils achieved a higher standard. | Google Maps
4. #7 - Grenoside Primary School, S35, Peak Edge
Grenoside Primary School, in Norfolk Hill, turned down 10 pupils to fill its 50 available places, an oversubscription rate of 20 per cent. The school was converted under Peak Edge Academy Trust in 2024. Pictured is a Y6 leavers' class from 2025. Ofsted said in 2024: "Pupils enjoy attending this warm and friendly school. They value their learning and are proud of the school’s place in the local community." | Grenoside Primary School