St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield, S12 4HJ · Sheffield · primary school
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15th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 3,465 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the Catholic ethos influence daily lessons and community engagement?
What Ofsted said about St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
St John Fisher Primary has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “safe, happy and valued,” with staff who are “deeply invested” in their development. Leaders are praised for being “informed and purposeful,” ensuring that changes result in “sustained success” and that the school continues to provide a high level of education.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well, supported by “high ambitions” and an effective curriculum that includes well-informed adjustments for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The teaching of phonics is “highly effective,” enabling pupils to become “confident and fluent readers” through accurate delivery and targeted interventions.
- Children have a “strong start” in the early years, with staff using detailed knowledge of starting points to tailor activities and extend learning.
- Writing is a particular strength, with pupils producing work that is “precise, imaginative and emotionally impactful.”
- The school promotes pupils’ broader development effectively, embedding “fundamental British values” and providing rich opportunities for personal, social and emotional growth.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, checks on pupils’ understanding are not as effective as in others, meaning “gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not identified well enough.”
- The school should ensure that checks on pupils’ learning are “used consistently well across all subjects.”
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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