St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Sheffield, S36 1DG · Sheffield · primary school
Check the area around this school
85th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.6/10 nationally. 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics and futsal, participate in Let’s Make Music, Barnsley Young Choir, and Junior Voices, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Ann's Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a “nurturing, welcoming” environment where pupils feel safe and relationships with staff are strong. Leaders have successfully adapted the curriculum to meet the needs of a diverse community and mixed-age groups.
Strengths
- Pupils are well supported, with those having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) making “rapid progress” and learning alongside peers.
- Reading is a strength; pupils “learn to read quickly” and staff foster a “love of reading” through initiatives like the ‘reading army’.
- Behaviour is positive, with “very rare” incidents of bullying that are dealt with quickly using a restorative approach.
- The early years provide strong foundations, helping children develop vocabulary, social skills, and number recognition.
- Staff feel well-supported by the trust and governors, describing themselves as “part of a family” with workload considered.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects with recent curriculum changes, teachers do not effectively check what pupils know, leading to “gaps in their knowledge.”
- Feedback is not always consistent; basic errors such as spelling and punctuation mistakes are not corrected, causing them to be “repeated over time.”
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of S36 1DG, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT