Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School

About Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School

Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent inspection in June 2024, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its recent inspections. The school’s strongest academic indicator is its Key Stage 2 performance in reading, writing and maths combined. In the 2023/24 academic year, 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in all three subjects, which is notably higher than the Sheffield local authority average of 57%. This places the school 19th out of 106 primary schools in the area, comfortably in the top 20% of its local authority. The school also ranks in the top 50 nationally by this metric. Within a 1.3 kilometre radius, the nearest outstanding-rated school is Stocksbridge Junior School, but Deepcar’s solid Good rating and above-average results make it a strong contender for families prioritising core academic attainment.

Digging deeper into the exam data, the school’s strongest individual subject at Key Stage 2 is reading, where 84% of pupils met the expected standard and 29% achieved the higher standard. In writing, 80% reached the expected level and 13% secured the higher mark, while maths saw 76% at expected and 20% at higher. The average scaled scores are 106 in reading and 104 in maths, both above the national benchmark of 100. Ofsted rated the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all as Good. The school has no sixth form or nursery provision, focusing entirely on its junior years from ages 7 to 11. With 174 pupils against a capacity of 294, the school is significantly undersubscribed, which may reflect local demographic trends rather than any lack of quality.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, playing fields, a sports hall, a chapel and a Forest School area. Sports on offer include swimming, cricket, cross country, dance, gymnastics and netball, while clubs extend to drama, choir, science club, chess and art club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school provides support for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 25.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively diverse intake. Deepcar St John’s is a Church of England school, so families comfortable with a faith-based setting will find it a natural fit. Its undersubscribed status means it is likely to be accessible for most applicants, and its strong local ranking makes it a sensible choice for Sheffield families seeking solid academic outcomes without the pressure of an oversubscribed school.

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