Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
If you're a parent weighing up Sacred Heart School, the numbers suggest a school that local families are keen to get into. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 47 applications for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, meaning that while it's popular, putting it first on your list gives you a strong chance. The school is a Roman Catholic voluntary academy in Sheffield, led by headteacher Lynsie Tuplin, and currently has 212 pupils on roll, slightly above its stated capacity of 210. Just over a fifth of pupils (20.3%) are eligible for free school meals, which is broadly in line with national averages for primary schools.
Academically, Sacred Heart performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 66% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is nine percentage points above the Sheffield local authority average of 57%. The school ranks 31st out of 106 primary schools in the authority, placing it in the top third locally. Looking at individual subjects, 78% met the expected standard in maths and 75% in reading, with average scaled scores of 106 in both. At the higher standard, 22% of pupils achieved the top marks across all three subjects. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2022, confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. This represents a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2012, when overall effectiveness was judged as Requires Improvement.
The school offers a good range of facilities for a primary of its size, including a gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields, a sensory room, a forest school area, music rooms and a chapel. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health support, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. After-school clubs include choir, book club and coding, while sports on offer range from gymnastics and athletics to swimming and cross country. For families who prioritise a faith-based primary with strong local results and a clear upward trajectory in its Ofsted ratings, Sacred Heart is a credible choice. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative, Malin Bridge Primary School, is 0.8 km away, but Sacred Heart's own Good rating and improving outcomes make it a strong contender in its own right.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ripley Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S6 2NU |
| Headteacher | Lynsie Tuplin |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.3% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5781st of 13,686
Nationally
599th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
31st of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
66%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British54.2%
- Asian11.8%
- Mixed10.9%
- White (other)7.5%
- Black2.8%
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
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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.
10
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
8
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 Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Ripley Street, Sheffield
Sheffield, S6 2NU
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