Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary
Sheffield, S21 3YB · Derbyshire · primary school
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62nd of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 6.8/10 against 4,224 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 196. 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 specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary
Overview
Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and welcoming" environment where pupils are proud to attend. Leaders have established a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that supports strong achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics, while fostering positive relationships and spiritual development.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with a "high priority" placed on reading; staff are "passionate about, and well trained in" helping pupils learn to read systematically.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with subject leaders working well together to ensure pupils acquire important knowledge from early years through to Year 6.
- Pupils behave well, uphold Catholic values, and feel safe; they know staff will act "immediately to stop any occurrence of bullying."
- Staff have "good subject knowledge" which they use effectively to plan learning and question pupils, leading to confident mathematical reasoning.
- Leaders promote pupils’ spiritual, social, and moral development well, including through assemblies and projects that build empathy and equality.
Areas to improve
- The leadership of provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "too variable," and the curriculum is not always suitably adapted to meet their needs.
- Some parents are not involved sufficiently in reviewing their child’s progress, and communication with them could be improved to provide necessary reassurance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders placing a "high priority on the safeguarding and well-being of pupils" and ensuring staff are well trained to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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