SchoolScoresSt Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST PATRICK'S CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Barnsley Road, Sheffield Lane Top, Sheffield, S5 0QF · Proposed to close
0114 245 6183 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Sheffield comparisons use the 9 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 123 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 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 0% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 88% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 2% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25% | 83% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 3% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 9% | 48% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 2% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 80% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 0% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 9% | 66% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25%said yes | 88% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
40 pupils in this year group.
8% — 51 points below the Sheffield average, and 54 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 8% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 31 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 65 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 66th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.1% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 113th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 102nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 25th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.9% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 55th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 48th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 109th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.3 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 123rd lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.5 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 33rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 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
- Hartley Brook Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hatfield Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hucklow Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southey Green Nursery and Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Pathways Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beck Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monteney Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Fir Vale 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Watermead 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 8% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 54 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
25% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 31 places: about one first-choice application 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.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139347.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.