All Saints' Catholic High School
109%
Capacity
1,400
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About All Saints' Catholic High School
All Saints' Catholic High School in Sheffield holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a step down from the Outstanding grade it achieved in its previous graded inspection back in 2011. The school's leadership and management were also rated Good. But the real story lies in the exam data. All Saints' Progress 8 score sits at 0.05, meaning pupils achieve outcomes almost exactly in line with the national average. That might not sound flashy, but it's a strong result in context: the Sheffield local authority average Progress 8 score is -0.4, so pupils here are performing significantly better than the typical student across the borough. This places the school 5th out of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield, putting it in the top 20 per cent locally. In a city where only three schools hold an Outstanding rating, All Saints' is clearly a solid academic choice.
At Key Stage 4, 66.3 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, while 39.5 per cent hit the higher grade 5 threshold. The school's Attainment 8 score is 46.3, and its EBacc average point score is 4.24. A notable 70.7 per cent of students entered the EBacc suite of subjects, though only 34.6 per cent achieved a grade 4 or above across all five components. The school's sixth form is a real strength. With a value-added score of 0.19, students make above-average progress compared to similar pupils nationally, and the progress banding is rated 'Above average'. The average points per entry is 30.99, equivalent to a grade C, and the best three A-levels average out at a grade C as well. With 136 pupils in the sixth form, it's a sizeable and well-used provision.
The school is oversubscribed, with 494 applications for 204 places in the 2025/26 intake, and 189 first-preference offers made from 256 first-preference applications. That's a ratio of 2.42 applicants per place, so getting in is competitive. Facilities are strong for a state school: there's a swimming pool, gymnasium, theatre, astro turf, science labs, a chapel, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include rugby, rowing, martial arts, and hockey, while clubs range from Young Enterprise and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award to coding, orchestra, and debate. The school has a broad SEND offer, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families who want strong academic results in a faith-based setting, with a large, active sixth form and plenty of extracurricular breadth.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Granville Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S2 2RJ |
| Headteacher | Sean Pender |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 1,400 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,400 / 1,290 (109% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.05)
1404th of 3,141
Nationally
125th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
5th of 29
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
33.4
'22/23
27.4
'23/24
31.0
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2372%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 204 pupils).
- University (HE)72%
- Employment13%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Further education2%
- Other education1%
Source: DfE 16-18 destination measures, Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion. Russell Group / top-third HE breakdown not shown.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
21Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed204
494
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
256 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British37.9%
- White (other)11.3%
- Mixed10.5%
- Asian8.6%
- Black4.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Saints' Catholic High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Granville Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S2 2RJ
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