Competition to get into Sheffield’s primary schools for this September was tougher than last year. Last week, Sheffield’s children and parents found out what ‘big school’ they will be starting at for their reception year in 2024. However, figures show many of the Steel City’s schools had to turn down more children than they did last year and are more ‘oversubscribed’ as a result, suggesting competition was tougher. It comes after the council was warned last June it needed to create 390 new... Read this story
