St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
84%
Capacity
176
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 176 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alexandra Healy, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3043rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 106 in Sheffield.
St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 22 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Cross Country, Rounders, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, St Mary's Primary 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Pack Horse Lane, Sheffield, Sheffield, S35 3HY |
| Headteacher | Alexandra Healy |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 176 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.4% |
| School Capacity | 176 / 210 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
3043rd of 13,686
Nationally
296th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
16th of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
74%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 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
Pack Horse Lane, Sheffield
Sheffield, S35 3HY
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