St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Sheffield, S6 2WJ · Sheffield · primary school
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21st 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 — 8.4/10 against 2,056 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Choir, STEM and Computing clubs, play netball and gymnastics, and visit Weston Park Museum, Crucial Crew, Sheffield Theatre, Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield Buddhist Centre, Ecclesall Woods, Magna and Ponds Forge. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured for daily attendance?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is an inclusive and welcoming school where the religious ethos sits at the heart of everything it does. Staff help pupils to feel safe and nurtured, fostering exceptional behaviour and attitudes. The school’s mission permeates the ambitious curriculum, with leaders focusing on pupils achieving ‘excellence through faith and learning’.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes are described as ‘exceptional’, with high levels of respect and rare bullying.
- The curriculum for most subjects is ‘coherently sequenced’, with teachers clearly planning how knowledge develops over time.
- Reading is a high priority, with phonics beginning early; pupils ‘enjoy reading’ and speak with enthusiasm about books.
- Teachers provide suitable support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, adapting learning and resources.
- Governors and trust leaders provide appropriate challenge and support, ensuring recent leadership changes were managed well.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers provide books that ‘accurately match the sounds they know’ for pupils in the early stages of reading to develop fluency.
- Leaders should provide subject leaders with training and support to ensure the curriculum is of a ‘consistently high quality across all subjects’, as some are not as well developed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with safeguarding children at the core of the school’s ethos and staff alert to signs of risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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