Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School
Sheffield, S2 5FT · Sheffield · primary school
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94th of 107 primary schools in Sheffield we can score, 132 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 1,341 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 326 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap between current results and national medians?
What Ofsted said about Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School “enjoy coming to school” in a “calm and orderly environment” where they feel “happy and safe.” The school has implemented an “ambitious curriculum” that reflects pupils’ cultural heritage and prioritises reading, with staff receiving “high-quality support” from the multi-academy trust. However, the report notes that the curriculum is not yet having the intended impact on pupil progress, and attendance for a significant minority of pupils remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced” and carefully planned to reflect the school’s context, such as studying Benin in history to match pupils’ heritage.
- Reading is a “very high priority,” with a structured phonics programme and books “well matched to the sounds that they know.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified quickly” and supported well, particularly through the effective use of the nurture room.
- Personal development is enhanced by “exciting educational experiences,” including visits to the Hallé Orchestra and philosophy lessons that encourage debate.
- Staff are “overwhelmingly positive about working in the school,” which supports their well-being and professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers make “regular and precise checks” on learning to identify and address gaps in knowledge quickly.
- Teachers need to “adapt their teaching” when pupils have gaps in knowledge, rather than proceeding without adjustment.
- Leaders should build on strategies to secure attendance, as “too many pupils do not attend school often enough,” limiting their learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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