St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
109%
Capacity
458
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 458 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Tricia Redfern, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5878th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 106 in Sheffield.
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 60 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) include Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Athletics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Coding, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Firshill Crescent, Sheffield, Sheffield, S4 7BX |
| Headteacher | Tricia Redfern |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 458 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.0% |
| School Capacity | 458 / 420 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2022): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5878th of 13,686
Nationally
615th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
33rd 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
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
109
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Firshill Crescent, Sheffield
Sheffield, S4 7BX
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