The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.8
9.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 210 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,492
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Deirdre Cleary (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Fulwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 3BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Birkdale School
Independent · 843m away
Nether Green Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Westbourne School
Independent · 1.1km away
Greystones Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hunter's Bar Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hunter's Bar Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sheffield High School GDST
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Notre Dame High School a selective school?
No. Notre Dame High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Notre Dame High School's Ofsted rating?
Notre Dame High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Notre Dame High School?
Notre Dame High School currently has 1,492 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Notre Dame High School take?
Notre Dame High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Notre Dame High School?
Notre Dame High School is in Sheffield, S10 3BT, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Notre Dame High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Notre Dame High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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