In Sheffield, that figure is even higher, with 23.1 per cent of year six pupils being classed as obese, compared with 21.6 per cent for the nation as a whole, according to figures from NHS Digital for 2021/22.
Below are the 15 neighbourhoods within Sheffield with the highest rate of obesity among children in year six – the last year of primary school – ranked from lowest to highest.
1. Child obesity
23.1 per cent of year six children in Sheffield are obese, the latest figures show, which is higher than the England-wide average of 21.6 per cent. Photo: Chris Radburn/PA
2. Richmond & Stradbroke - 28.6 per cent
In Richmond & Stradbroke, 28.6 per cent of children in year six are obese, according to NHS Digital Figures for 2021/22. That's the joint 13th highest percentage out of 71 neighourhoods across Sheffield. Photo: Google
3. Highfield & Lowfield - 28.6 per cent
In Highfield & Lowfield, 28.6 per cent of children in year six are obese, according to NHS Digital Figures for 2021/22. That's the joint 13th highest percentage out of 71 neighourhoods across Sheffield. Photo: Google
4. Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge - 28.6 per cent
In Hillsborough, Owlerton & Wadsley Bridge, 28.6 per cent of children in year six are obese, according to NHS Digital Figures for 2021/22. That's the joint 13th highest percentage out of 71 neighourhoods across Sheffield. Photo: Google