St Joseph's Primary School
96%
Capacity
202
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Debra McFarlane, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8840th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 106 in Sheffield.
St Joseph's Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Primary School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, St Joseph's Primary School 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 | St Joseph's Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S13 9AT |
| Headteacher | Debra McFarlane |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 210 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8840th of 13,686
Nationally
942nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
51st of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
57%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Joseph's Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S13 9AT
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