The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Lynsie Tuplin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ripley Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRivelin Primary School
Primary · 457m away
Walkley Primary School
Primary · 588m away
Malin Bridge Primary School
Primary · 848m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Myers Grove School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.4km away
Wisewood Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Sheffield, S6 2NU, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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