St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
95%
Capacity
199
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Donna Faley, it falls under Sheffield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% 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 2365th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 106 in Sheffield.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 29 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Netball, Cricket, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Chess, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Creswick Lane, Sheffield, Sheffield, S35 8NN |
| Headteacher | Donna Faley |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.1% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2365th of 13,686
Nationally
222nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
11th of 106
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
76%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 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
Creswick Lane, Sheffield
Sheffield, S35 8NN
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