St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
94%
Capacity
221
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 221 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Fernandes, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5032nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 106 in Sheffield.
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy include Sensory Room, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Cricket, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, St Marie's School, 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Fulwood Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 3DQ |
| Headteacher | John Fernandes |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 221 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.5% |
| School Capacity | 221 / 236 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5032nd of 13,686
Nationally
516th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
26th of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
68%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fulwood Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S10 3DQ
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