St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy.

Sheffield, S87TR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
20 May 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chancet Wood Drive
Sheffield, S87TR
Phone
1142745597
Website
st-tc.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138828
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, S8 7TR
Website
www.st-tc.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
198 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hallam
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
228
Free School Meals
15.1% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.0% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.1 (11.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.3 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
228 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ready Respectful Safe

Catholic ethos; Mass with our parish on Holy Days of Obligation, and classes travel to church on a regular basis; the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion are prepared; regular whole-school liturgies; local parish is Our Lady of Beauchief and St Thomas of Canterbury

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher's welcome describes St Thomas of Canterbury as a happy, welcoming Catholic school with a nurturing community and strong Catholic ethos; the mission is to nurture curiosity for every child, everyday, within a Catholic faith community; there is an invitation for prospective parents to visit

Facilities

Integrated Resource (The Hive) for pupils with complex physical disabilities; Hive classroom is located within the main school building and includes a purpose-built toilet with a hoist and a shower

Curriculum Highlights

A minimum of 10% of the teaching timetable is dedicated to formal religious education; Catholic teaching goes beyond 10% as Christian values underpin learning Daily acts of worship, liturgy and opportunities for deep spiritual reflection A comprehensive curriculum with subject rationales and progression maps for Art, Computing, Design and Technology, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, RE and Science Accessibility and inclusivity are considered, with details available in the accessibility plan and related curriculum information

SEND Provision

Integrated Resource (The Hive) provides additional support for 14 children with a primary need of complex physical disabilities; all Hive pupils have an EHC Plan; Hive places are allocated by the Local Authority after consultation with parents; The Hive aims to meet individual needs through an adapted and engaging curriculum; The Hive classroom is within the main building and includes a purpose-built toilet with a hoist and shower; time spent in mainstream classes is based on individual needs; SENCO contact: Miss McKay

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