St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
112%
Capacity
235
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 235 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Theresa's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher A Woodhead, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9892nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 64th out of 106 in Sheffield.
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Theresa's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, St Theresa's Catholic 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Prince of Wales Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S2 1EY |
| Headteacher | A Woodhead |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 235 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.1% |
| School Capacity | 235 / 210 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9892nd of 13,686
Nationally
1055th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
64th of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
53%
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
8Facilities 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
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Prince of Wales Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S2 1EY
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