St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield, S5 0QF · Sheffield · primary school
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107th 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 — 0.0/10 against 2,151 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 8.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.01 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 8.0% 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 285 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for the 0.0% who reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
The report states that pupils’ experience has been “impacted negatively” by “considerable turbulence in staffing and fragility in governance.” Consequently, the school lacks the leadership capacity to support staff or improve education, resulting in significant weaknesses in curriculum delivery, behaviour, and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curricula for most subjects are “coherently designed,” with careful thought given to how knowledge builds over time.
- Many pupils “enjoy school,” which is reflected in their “good attendance.”
- Staff are trained in phonics, and reading books are “matched to the sounds that pupils know.”
- Pupils learn to keep themselves safe through personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education and have opportunities to develop confidence via roles such as “prayer warrior” or school council.
Areas to improve
- The school must “act swiftly to strengthen leadership capacity” to resolve weaknesses in curriculum delivery and bring about sustainable improvement.
- Staff must be fully trained to identify and meet the needs of pupils with SEND, as current systems are unsuitable and achievement is weak.
- The behaviour policy must be implemented consistently to reduce bullying and disruptive behaviour, as staff currently lack clarity on rewards and consequences.
- All Reception-age children must receive “full and equal access to the curriculum” to ensure they are prepared for key stage 1.
- Strong systems must be established to ensure safeguarding concerns are recorded timely and accurately, including actions taken.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” but notes weaknesses in recording concerns, as they are not consistently logged in a timely manner and some records do not indicate what action was taken.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 8% |
| 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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