What did Ofsted judge St Catherine's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Catherine's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in December 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has 466 pupils on roll.

What are St Catherine's Catholic Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 75% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does St Catherine's Catholic Primary School take?

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School located?

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is located in Sheffield, S4 7BX, Sheffield.

How do I apply to St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?

St Catherine's Catholic Primary 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 St Catherine's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?

When St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked-after and previously looked-after children; 2. Catholic children living in St Catherine's parish; 3. Other Catholic children, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Nearest first in a straight line from home to a set point at the school (the council's measuring system); where equal distances decide the last place, a random draw supervised by someone independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 49.1% of pupils at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Firshill Crescent, S4 7BX Website01143030381

Verified from official sources

OutstandingDec 2022

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Jan 2017

View full report

Ages3 - 11

Pupils466

OutstandingDec 2022

Ages3 - 11

Pupils466

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Jan 2017 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

466

100.0% of capacity (420 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

75% combined

2024-25

DfE2024-25

Demand (Reception)

1.3× oversubscribed

78 first choices for 60 places offered

DfE2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of — 14 schools across 3 local authorities; 7 of 7 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Notre Dame High School All Saints' Catholic High School St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

At a Glance

Rated Outstanding and in demand. KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionOutstanding

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection Dec 2022 · last graded Jan 2017

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 75% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsIn demand

1.3x oversubscribed (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Roman Catholic

Diocese

Diocese of Hallam

Nursery Classes

Yes

Headteacher

Mrs Tricia Redfern

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Dec 2022IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.8% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity420 pupils on roll — 100.0% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 75 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaBurngreave · Sheffield · Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 77

Sheffield peer median: 60 per month

12-month total920

Top categories

Violent crime

337 (37%)

Anti-social behaviour

162 (18%)

Criminal damage / arson

91 (10%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 428 Sheffield schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)44

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m21

Nearest site202m

Includes5 public parks, 3 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 3 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 47 dB daytime, peaking at 58.2 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	13.1 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	6.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 73 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,458 m²

Was band D in 2015.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Dec 2022Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

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How places are decided at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked-after and previously looked-after children
2Catholic children living in St Catherine's parish
3Other Catholic children
4Other looked-after and previously looked-after children
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church
6Children of other Christian denominations, with a minister's evidence
7Children of other faiths, with a faith leader's evidence (the school prioritises at least 6 places for them)
8Any other children

If two applications tie: Nearest first in a straight line from home to a set point at the school (the council's measuring system); where equal distances decide the last place, a random draw supervised by someone independent of the school.

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Catherine's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Catherine's Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in January 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in December 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?: St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has 466 pupils on roll.
What are St Catherine's Catholic Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 75% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does St Catherine's Catholic Primary School take?: St Catherine's Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Catherine's Catholic Primary School located?: St Catherine's Catholic Primary School is located in Sheffield, S4 7BX, Sheffield.
How do I apply to St Catherine's Catholic Primary School?: St Catherine's Catholic Primary 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 St Catherine's Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Catherine's Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Firshill Crescent, S4 7BX Website01143030381

Verified from official sources

OutstandingDec 2022

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Jan 2017

View full report

Ages3 - 11

Pupils466

OutstandingDec 2022

Ages3 - 11

Pupils466

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection · last graded Jan 2017 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

466

100.0% of capacity (420 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

75% combined

2024-25

DfE2024-25

Demand (Reception)

1.3× oversubscribed

78 first choices for 60 places offered

DfE2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of — 14 schools across 3 local authorities; 7 of 7 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

At a Glance

Rated Outstanding and in demand. KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionOutstanding

Confirmed by an ungraded inspection Dec 2022 · last graded Jan 2017

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 75% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsIn demand

1.3x oversubscribed (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Roman Catholic

Diocese

Diocese of Hallam

Nursery Classes

Yes

Headteacher

Mrs Tricia Redfern

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Dec 2022IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 3.8% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity420 pupils on roll — 100.0% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 75 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaBurngreave · Sheffield · Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 77

Sheffield peer median: 60 per month

12-month total920

Top categories

Violent crime

337 (37%)

Anti-social behaviour

162 (18%)

Criminal damage / arson

91 (10%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 428 Sheffield schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)44

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m21

Nearest site202m

Includes5 public parks, 3 playing fields, 3 play spaces, 3 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 47 dB daytime, peaking at 58.2 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	13.1 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	6.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	12.0 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 73 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 1,458 m²

Was band D in 2015.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Dec 2022Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026Some data may be outdatedReport stale data

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: key facts

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

Connected nurseries & schools

Where children go next

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

Connected nurseries & schools

Where children go next