The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 229
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Clements (Head of School)
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
Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Abbey Lane Primary School
Primary · 638m away
Greenhill Primary School
Primary · 875m away
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Secondary · 1.0km away
Woodseats Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lowedges Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Mossbrook School
Special school · 1.4km away
Lower Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Sheffield, S8 7TR, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas of Canterbury 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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