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Dobcroft Junior School

Pingle Road, Sheffield, S7 2LN
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Dobcroft Junior School
Sheffield, S7 2LN
379 Pupils
328 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
5.00% FSM %
200 Boys
179 Girls
About Dobcroft Junior School

Dobcroft Junior School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 7–11 based in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 379 pupils on roll. School capacity: 328. Current headteacher: Nicola Sexton (Mon-Thurs) and Sheree Doyle (Fridays).

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sheffield or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sheffield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Sheffield
Parliamentary Constituency Sheffield Hallam
Ward Ecclesall
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071443
URN 107035
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Prof Katherine Oglesby Chair of Governors 01/03/2025 28/02/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Sadia Azam Governor 11/01/2022 31/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Brown Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Oliver Christie Governor 11/11/2024 10/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Davies Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sheree Doyle Governor 27/09/2018 26/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kathryn Fox Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Matthew Hawker Governor 01/09/2023 02/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jade Potter Governor 01/03/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Sexton Governor 01/01/2017 02/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Zahina Uddin-Choudhury Governor 11/11/2024 10/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Ian Wassell Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School
0.12 km • Sheffield
Other
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
0.34 km • Sheffield
Other
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
0.53 km • Sheffield
Other
Mercia School
1.03 km • Sheffield
Other
Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School
1.28 km • Sheffield
Other
Holt House Infant School
1.3 km • Sheffield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Dobcroft Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sheffield, Sheffield.
Dobcroft Junior School has 379 pupils, with a capacity of 328.
Dobcroft Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Dobcroft Junior School is Mrs Nicola Sexton (Mon-Thurs) and Sheree Doyle (Fridays).
Dobcroft Junior School is at Pingle Road, Sheffield, S7 2LN, in the Sheffield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Dobcroft Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Dobcroft Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Sexton (Mon-Thurs) and Sheree Doyle (Fridays)
Pingle Road, Sheffield, S7 2LN
01142368075
www.dobcroft-jun.sheffield.sch.uk
Location
S7 2LN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 107035
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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