Dobcroft Infant School
URN: 107048 • Sheffield S7 2LN
Overview
- Name
- Dobcroft Infant School
- URN
- 107048
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- cathy rowland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01142368099
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pingle Road, Sheffield S7 2LN
Summary
Dobcroft Infant School, located in Sheffield, is a community primary school with a mixed-gender intake of 305 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 270. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that nurtures confident and happy learners, emphasizing the importance of a strong partnership between home and school. The headteacher, Mrs. Cathy Rowland, highlights the school's commitment to fostering an environment where each child can reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Dobcroft is designed to inspire and engage students, encouraging them to enjoy learning while making good choices and respecting their peers and surroundings. The school offers various opportunities for parental involvement, including workshops and regular parents' evenings, to keep families informed and engaged in their children's education.
Dobcroft Infant School also prioritizes the well-being of its students, providing support for special educational needs and mental health. The school community is actively involved in various initiatives, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and development. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Dobcroft is designed to inspire and engage students, encouraging them to enjoy learning while making good choices and respecting their peers and surroundings. The school offers various opportunities for parental involvement, including workshops and regular parents' evenings, to keep families informed and engaged in their children's education.
Dobcroft Infant School also prioritizes the well-being of its students, providing support for special educational needs and mental health. The school community is actively involved in various initiatives, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and development. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Vimeo (other)
- Dobcroft Infants School Virtual Tour Video 2020 (other)
- Will Armson (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Malin Bridge Primary School (77.9)
- Oughtibridge Primary School (77.1)
- Totley Primary School (76.6)
- Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School (76.4)
- Mosborough Primary School (75.6)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 305
- Boys
- 169
- Girls
- 136
- FSM %
- 3.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 305 | 169 | 136 | 270 | 3.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 300 | 171 | 129 | 270 | 1.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 307 | 155 | 152 | 300 | 2.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 307 | 155 | 152 | 300 | 2.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 308 | 160 | 148 | 300 | 2.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 306 | 153 | 153 | 300 | 2.20 |
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