St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Sheffield, S7 2HE · Sheffield · primary school
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24th 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 297 pupils against a stated capacity of 323. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as proud to attend this school, flourishing within a "highly inclusive ethos" where they build trusting relationships with adults. The report highlights strong teaching in core subjects and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, though it notes inconsistencies in behaviour management and curriculum oversight in foundation subjects.
Strengths
- Reading instruction is of "high quality," with pupils becoming "proficient and enthusiastic readers" through skilled phonics teaching and ambitious whole-class novels.
- Mathematics and science curricula are "well sequenced," ensuring pupils use technical language well and address misconceptions to build knowledge effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through individual plans and effective classroom assistance that has a "significant impact."
- Early years provision is vibrant, helping children settle quickly and develop appropriate skills at pace while fostering kindness and sharing.
- Leaders provide "strong pastoral care," including mechanisms like the ‘talk box’ for pupils to report problems, ensuring all feel they matter.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff apply behaviour expectations consistently to reduce "low-level disruption" that affects the flow of learning.
- Senior leaders should support subject leaders to gain a complete overview of work across all year groups to effectively develop foundation subjects like history and geography.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems ensuring every pupil is safe and known, and staff are well trained to spot risks and report concerns immediately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
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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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