Notre Dame High School
Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Notre Dame High School is a secondary school in Sheffield for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. It ranks 7th of 33 secondary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 January 2022, report published 24 March 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 January 2022
Notre Dame High School is a caring community where pupils feel safe, valued and supported. The school's Christian ethos is evident in all aspects of the school's work. Leaders have a clear vision for the school. Staff are on board. Both ensure that all pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum and enjoy wider opportunities. Most pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Little learning time is lost. The few pupils who misbehave receive support to help them to make better choices. On the rare occasions that bullying does occur, leaders deal with it quickly and effectively. Pupils trust adults to listen to their concerns and to sort out any issues. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They take an active part in developing and promoting an inclusive culture across the school. Pupils say that everyone usually gets along. Nearly all parents and carers are complimentary about the school. They value the aspirations and care that staff have for their pupils. Staff are proud to work here.
What the school should improve
- The assessment system provides leaders with information about how well pupils are learning the curriculum. However, not all subject leaders are clear about how to use the data. There is not a consistent approach to using the information to review departmental priorities and refine the curriculum. Leaders should make sure that middle leaders have the knowledge and support to effectively quality assure the impact of the curriculum.
- Leaders have not considered how they can check that pupils are learning the important knowledge set out in the PSHE education curriculum. This limits leaders' understanding of the effectiveness of this curriculum. Leaders should ensure that there is a system to check that pupils have learned the important knowledge that leaders have identified.
- Some teachers and support staff do not consistently implement the behaviour policy. As a consequence, some misbehaviour is not tackled as promptly and effectively as it could be. Leaders should ensure that all staff have clarity about their role in managing and recording behaviour.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
212 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
200 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,491 pupils on roll, with places for 1,328
Schools near Notre Dame High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapton School & Sixth Form | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 58.0 |
| Birkdale School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 43.7 |
| Westbourne School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 62.3 |
| Sheffield High School GDST | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 20.7 |
| King Edward VII School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Deirdre Cleary
- Phone
- 01142302536
- Address
- Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BT
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 138361
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.