SchoolScoresDeepcar St John's CofE Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
St Margaret Avenue, Deepcar, Sheffield, S36 2TE
0114 288 3878 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Sheffield comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 22nd highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 24th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 30th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern Joint 30th highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 26th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sheffield figures pool parents at the Sheffield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
47 pupils in this year group.
66% — 7 points above the Sheffield average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sheffield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 76th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.9% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 29th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 102nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 62nd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 59th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 68th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 95th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 17th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 10.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Royd Nursery and Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Stocksbridge Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thurgoland CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oxspring Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Deepcar St John's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Deepcar St John's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 June 2024.
How did Deepcar St John's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Deepcar St John's CofE Junior School?
95% of the 39 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Deepcar St John's CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 107117.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.