What is the best primary school in South Yorkshire?

On our composite score, Totley Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in South Yorkshire, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in South Yorkshire?

There are 397 primary schools in South Yorkshire with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in South Yorkshire ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in South Yorkshire?

Applications for Reception places in South Yorkshire starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in South Yorkshire

Compare 397 top-rated primary schools in South Yorkshire, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Totley Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Totley Primary School vs Oughtibridge Primary School

The best primary schools in South Yorkshire

Results

Totley Primary School

Oughtibridge Primary School

Whiston Worrygoose Junior and Infant School

Gawber Primary School

Crookesbroom Primary Academy

Southfield Primary

Malin Bridge Primary School

Arksey Primary School

Bentley High Street Primary School

Loxley Primary School

Hunningley Primary Academy

Mapplewell Primary School

Herringthorpe Junior School

Wickersley Northfield Primary School

Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

Westways Primary School

Springvale Primary School

Parkside Primary Academy

Prince Edward Primary School

Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Montagu Academy

Wisewood Nursery & Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Primary School

St Peter's CofE Primary and Nursery School

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