The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tricia Redfern (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Firshill Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbeyfield Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 735m away
Astrea Academy Sheffield
All-through · Grammar · 988m away
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Whiteways Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Primary · 1.3km away
Oasis Academy Watermead
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)'s Ofsted rating?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) take?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)?
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) is in Sheffield, S4 7BX, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) have a sixth form?
No, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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