St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)

A outstanding academy converter school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam).

Sheffield, S47BX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
10 January 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Firshill Crescent
Sheffield, S47BX
Phone
1143030381
Website
stcatherines.academy

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140588
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Firshill Crescent, Sheffield, S4 7BX
Website
http://www.stcatherines.academy
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 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
466
Free School Meals
36.4% (170 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
7.5 (10.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
466 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

Equality Respect Tolerance Thoughtfulness Charity

St Catherine’s is a Catholic primary school where RE is central to learning. Mass is celebrated across the year by the school priest; Sacramental assemblies (Eucharist, Baptism, Reconciliation) are held for both Key Stages; prayer and liturgy happen daily in classrooms with planned annual liturgical provision; the school serves a religiously diverse community and includes opportunities for parish involvement and Catholic life as part of daily practice. The Mission statements emphasise equality, kindness, humility, and using talents for the good of others within a Catholic context.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Tricia Redfern welcomes families to St Catherine’s and invites open communication. She presents the school as a Catholic community focused on partnership with parents and the parish, and emphasizes striving for excellence in all areas while supporting each child’s individual gifts and talents.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Books and Board Games Art and Craft Environment and Gardening Lego! Cricket (KS2, October)

Sports

Cricket

Curriculum Highlights

Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2) nursery – foundation stage with consistent teaching, hands-on learning and a child-centred curriculum; focus on independence, curiosity and social development. Primary Curriculum (KS1 and KS2) is knowledge rich and aligned to the National Curriculum, covering English, Mathematics, Science and foundation subjects including Computing, History, Geography, Art and Design, Design Technology, Music, Physical Education, Languages (Spanish), Citizenship (PSHE/RSHE) and Religious Education. Curriculum planning uses a mastery model for foundation subjects, with knowledge developed through termly projects initiated by philosophical enquiry questions; RE remains central with units from ‘Come and See’. Projects are knowledge-rich, aspirational and contextualised, leading to authentic outcomes; learning involves visits, residential trips and real-world learning experiences; emphasis on reading, writing, speaking and listening and critical thinking. Curriculum extends beyond the classroom with opportunities to visit places of worship, experience a residential, learn a musical instrument, swim, perform acts of community service, explore the local environment and engage in drama and live music; learners are encouraged to participate in democracy and first aid activities.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 8:00am (booking via ParentPay; late arrivals incur a Late Charge). After School Club is available daily and must be booked by 1:00pm for a 4:00pm or 4:30pm finish. Children take part in enrichment activities such as Books and Board Games, Art and Craft, Environment and Gardening, and Lego. Cricket is available as a separate club for Key Stage 2 in October. Wraparound care aims to meet the 8:00am–6:00pm provision via an arrangement with Just for Kids.

SEND Provision

SEND Policy and SEND Information Report are provided; safeguarding and online safety resources are described; Early Years and safeguarding materials are available; guidance for supporting SEND students and online safety is included.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information is available under 'Admissions: how to apply for a school place' with guidance on applying to the school.

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