SchoolScoresSt Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC PRIMARY, A VOLUNTARY ACADEMY
Creswick Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield, S35 8NN
0114 246 8020 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 July 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.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 31 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 42nd highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 36th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 50th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 20th highest of 51 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 56% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern Joint 33rd highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 56th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sheffield. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%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
30 pupils in this year group.
57% — 2 points below the Sheffield average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 67 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
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 83rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.1% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 86th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 66th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 58th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 41st lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 15.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 129th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 129th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 33rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 39th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 59th highest of 132 state primary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 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
- Mansel Primary 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fox Hill Primary 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 13% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grenoside Community Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monteney Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ecclesfield Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meynell Nursery and Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parson Cross CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southey Green Nursery and Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Windmill Hill Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coit Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 July 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 31 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy?
80% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 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.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142600.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.