St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

About St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Frank Barratt, it falls under Sheffield local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2031st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 106 in Sheffield.

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 16 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (55 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Dance, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Book Club, Science Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 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.

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