St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
87%
Capacity
280
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 280 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 323 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Delia Evans, 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 2489th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 106 in Sheffield.
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 37 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
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 Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sheffield, St Wilfrid'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Millhouses Lane, Sheffield, Sheffield, S7 2HE |
| Headteacher | Delia Evans |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 280 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.7% |
| School Capacity | 280 / 323 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2489th of 13,686
Nationally
238th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
12th 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
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
34 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
Millhouses Lane, Sheffield
Sheffield, S7 2HE
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