St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Firshill Crescent Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 7BX |
| Phone | 01143030381 |
| Reference Number | 140588 |
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) continues to demonstrate exceptional performance as an outstanding school. Pupils thrive in a supportive learning environment where staff have high expectations and deliver tailored support to help all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), achieve remarkable success. The school's curriculum is well-planned, ensuring that pupils develop a deep understanding of subjects and a strong sense of community and belonging. With outstanding behavior among pupils and effective safeguarding measures in place, the school fosters a safe and nurturing atmosphere for learning. This inspection marks the first ungraded evaluation since the school was last assessed as outstanding in 2017, confirming that the school maintains its high standards. Parents and pupils express their satisfaction with the educational experiences provided, and the leadership’s commitment to continuous improvement is evident throughout the school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 458 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.6%
Girls: 52.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 69.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 2 | 17 | 43 | 60 |
| 3 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 4 | 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 5 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 6 | 28 | 29 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 50.4% |
| Pakistani | 14.2% |
| White, British | 9.4% |
| Indian | 9.4% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 10 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Catherine's Catholic Primary School | |
| 15 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Highly effective staff training resulting in excellent pupil outcomes.
- Outstanding behavior and attitude of pupils.
- A well-structured and detailed curriculum that promotes independence.
- Strong emphasis on early reading and vocabulary development.
- Commitment to safeguarding and pupil well-being.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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