Netherthorpe Nursery Infant & Junior School, Netherthorpe Street, Sheffield S3 7JA

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Netherthorpe Primary School is Sheffield's oldest school building that is still being used for the education of children.

Built in 1873, it is a wonderfully preserved but sympathetically modernised Grade 2 listed building. We serve the communities of Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Shalesmoor but our children travel from many parts of Sheffield to be educated at what OFSTED stated in December 2002 is "a good school" and "gives good value for money".

The school population of around 250 pupils is extremely diverse and homogenous, both culturally and ethnically. Many of our families have lived in the surrounding area for several generations. others are short term residents whilst parents attend one of Sheffield's Universities travelling as many do, from abroad.

As the catchment area is a resettlement area for refugees and asylum seeking families many of these family's children attend Netherthorpe Primary School. Our school is consequently a rich tapestry of at least 26 different nationalities and 12 different languages. All our pupils, staff and parents work together to share their cultural differences positively.