Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary

Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic

Part of IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY TRUST

College Road, Spinkhill, Sheffield, S21 3YB

01246 432916 · School website · Map and directions

OfstedGoodInspected 9 October 2013, before conversion; confirmed 2023
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths72%England 62% · 2024/25
3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Higher than 69% of 14,185 state primary schools in England.
Pupils213Room for 196 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 227 in 2019, 221 in 2021, 217 in 2022, 197 in 2023, 194 in 2024, 207 in 2025, 213 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.441 for 30 places, September 2026
1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Higher than 96% of 15,826 state primary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 October 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Outcomes for pupilsGood
Leadership and managementGood

Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 February 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.

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Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

29 pupils in this year group.

72% — 13 points above the Derbyshire average, and 10 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolDerbyshireEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 72% 59% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 10% 8% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 83% 74% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 79% 70% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 86% 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. 106 104 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
50% 60% 70% 80% 90% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2022/23: 69%This school 2023/24: 85%This school 2024/25: 72% This school England 62% 2022/23 69% 2023/24 85% 2024/25 72%

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 Derbyshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.

How hard is it to get in?

For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.

Places offered30
Families who put it first41
Of those, offered a place30 (73%)
Families who listed it at all79

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.4

This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.

This is a Roman Catholic 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.

Admissions dates and schools in Derbyshire

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolDerbyshireEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
11.6% 30.9%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
5th highest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
2.9% 3.1%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
4.8% 16.6%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
4th highest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
2.4% 5.2%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
3.8% 4.8%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
8.2% 10.6%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
3rd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.5 3.1 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
3rd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.5% 1.3% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.07% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
1st highest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
23.7 20.1 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
11.8 10.5 10.6
Teachers who left during the year
3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Sheffield (Derbyshire).
Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England.
13.5% 11.5%* 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

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary's Ofsted rating?

Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 October 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.

How did Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary do in its SATs?

In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.

Is Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.