Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School

How places are decided at Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School

Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School?

Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School has 160 pupils on roll.

What ages does Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School take?

Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.

Where is Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School located?

Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School is located in Sheffield, S36 2TE, Sheffield.

How do I apply to Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School?

Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School have a religious character?

Yes — Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 3 places decided at Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School?

When Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School has more applications than places for 2024-25, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Care; 2. Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances where these needs can only be met at this school. This is not about educational needs. Professional supporting evidence must be provided if admission is to be made under this criterion. A professionally qualified person such as a medical doctor, psychologist or social worker must set out the particular reasons why the school is the suitable one for the child and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Attendance at linked infant school — Attendance at the linked infant school – Royd Nursery Infant School, and 8 further criteria. Tie-break: Should the admission number be reached mid-category, applications in that category will be prioritised on the shortest distance measured in a straight line from the front door of the child's home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school, using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority. In the event of two or more children living equidistant from the school, the place will be decided by drawing lots. The first name drawn will be offered the place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.8% of pupils at Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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