St Joseph's Primary School
Sheffield, S13 9AT · Sheffield · primary school
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97th 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 — 0.1/10 against 4,259 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| 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 Joseph's Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Musical Theatre and Rock Steady clubs, or participate in football, rugby, martial arts, Kwik Cricket, choir, and violin. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading and writing?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Primary School
Overview
St Joseph’s Primary School is described as a “warm and welcoming school” where pupils are “polite and courteous” and approach learning with “enthusiasm and interest.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that effectively prepares pupils for future learning, supported by strong leadership and a clear Catholic ethos.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an “ambitious curriculum” that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Provision for pupils with SEND is a “strength of the school,” with thorough plans and effective adaptations ensuring access to the curriculum.
- Staff subject knowledge in phonics has improved, and leaders closely monitor delivery to support pupils who are not keeping up.
- Pupils are “happy and feel safe at school,” with trusted adults available and positive interactions during playtimes and breakfast club.
- The school offers “meaningful leadership opportunities” for pupils, such as house captains leading assemblies and reading prefects supporting younger children.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue plans to improve the curriculum in a “small number of subjects” where it is “not as developed as others” to ensure consistently strong learning.
- The school should ensure the behaviour policy is “consistently well embedded across school” to address occasional low-level disruption in lessons.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,323 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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