Open Other Primary Mixed

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

Beighton Road, Sheffield, S12 4LQ
Part of: L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Rainbow Forge Primary Academy
Sheffield, S12 4LQ
350 Pupils
384 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
45.90% FSM %
179 Boys
171 Girls
About Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Sheffield, Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 350 pupils on roll. School capacity: 384. Current headteacher: Roberta Reilly.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sheffield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Sheffield
Parliamentary Constituency Sheffield South East
Ward Beighton
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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-02-2017
UKPRN 10062548
URN 143997
Data Last Updated 09-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Leanne Wall Chair of Local Governing Body 12/11/2024 11/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Blench Local Governor 01/04/2021 27/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bradley Freeman Local Governor 14/02/2025 13/02/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Faye Heath Local Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Philip Ireson Local Governor 13/11/2025 12/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel Jackson Local Governor 14/02/2025 13/02/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Rebecca Mallett Local Governor 24/02/2025 23/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Platts (was Guest) Local Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Roberta Reilly Local Governor 31/08/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ben Walker Local Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
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1.05 km • Sheffield
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1.13 km • Sheffield
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Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School
1.28 km • Sheffield
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Waterthorpe Infant School
1.3 km • Sheffield
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Birley Spa Primary Academy
1.46 km • Sheffield
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Brunswick Community Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sheffield, Sheffield.
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy has 350 pupils, with a capacity of 384.
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is Mrs Roberta Reilly.
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is at Beighton Road, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4LQ, in the Sheffield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Rainbow Forge Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Rainbow Forge Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Roberta Reilly
Beighton Road, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4LQ
01142487342
www.rainbowforgeacademy.co.uk
Location
S12 4LQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143997
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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