Notre Dame High School
Sheffield, S10 3BT · Sheffield · secondary school
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5th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield we can score, 30 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 — 9.2/10 against 879 of them, against 8.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.75 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 64.3 · 86 | 31% | 2.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.69 · 90 | 26% | 2.32 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.8 · 91 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Notre Dame High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.69 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. 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 (8.0 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join trips to Iceland and Lourdes in 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,491 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,328. 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
How does the school support pupils in maintaining the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their English and maths attainment?
What Ofsted said about Notre Dame High School
Overview
Notre Dame High School is described as a "caring community" where pupils feel "safe, valued and supported" within a strong Christian ethos. The inspection found that leaders have a "clear vision" and staff are committed to delivering an "ambitious curriculum" that benefits all pupils, including those in the sixth form.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils" with knowledge "carefully organised to build on what pupils have learned before."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective support," and those needing help with reading are "quickly identified."
- There is a "strong personal development curriculum" and enrichment opportunities that prepare pupils to be "responsible British citizens."
- Staff well-being is supported, and new teachers benefit from high-quality training.
- The "cross-community partnership between staff and pupils" creates a strong, inclusive environment.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders must improve how they use assessment data to "review departmental priorities and refine the curriculum."
- Leaders need to establish a system to check that pupils have learned the important knowledge in the PSHE education curriculum.
- All staff must consistently implement the behaviour policy to ensure misbehaviour is tackled "promptly and effectively."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "robust and appropriate systems in place" and staff receiving high-quality training.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.4 |
| 2024/25 | 52.8 |
| 2025/26 | 58.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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