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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Sheffield, S8 7TRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,988
of 13,686 nationally

About St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Thomas of Canterbury School is a Roman Catholic primary in Sheffield that is currently running well above its official capacity, with 229 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 198. That oversubscription is no accident: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 57 applications for just 30 places, with 34 of those coming as first preferences, giving a ratio of 1.9 applicants per place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 16.6%, which is worth noting in the context of a school that draws from a faith-based catchment and still serves a significant minority of children from lower-income households. The school has nursery provision for three-year-olds, so families can get a foot in the door early. With a Roman Catholic religious character, the school will prioritise children from practising Catholic families in its admissions, though the high demand suggests that even within that group, places are competitive.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressChancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, Sheffield, S8 7TR
HeadteacherLouise Clements
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)16.6%
School Capacity229 / 198 (116% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosLibraryForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketNetballDanceRoundersTennisFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCodingArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.