St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Spring Water Avenue, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Sheffield for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. It ranks 34th of 136 primary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 May 2015, report published 8 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
St John Fisher is a school where pupils are safe, happy and valued. Staff are deeply invested in pupils' academic and pastoral development. The school has high ambitions for what pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can learn. These ambitions are realised effectively. As a result, pupils achieve very well. The school is strongly committed to pupils' well-being. It offers effective ways for pupils to share their concerns. This includes through the 'healthy minds' initiative, where identified pupils are on hand to support others. These approaches work very well and pupils are empowered to speak out. They learn that asking for help shows strength. Pupils participate actively in charity events, such as bake sales. This nurtures their understanding of the importance of compassion. It helps pupils to develop a sense of responsibility and care for those in need. Extra-curricular clubs promote pupils' talents and interests. Pupils apply these vital skills in competitions with other schools. This helps pupils build their resilience and a healthy competitive spirit. The school uses positive strategies to help pupils to manage their behaviour. This helps pupils reflect and improve their decisions. It also empowers them to make thoughtful, consistent choices while considering the impact of their actions on others.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, checks on pupils' understanding are not as effective as they are in others. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified well enough. The school should carry out further work so that the checks made on pupils' learning are used consistently well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley Spa Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 63% met the expected standard |
| Rainbow Forge Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Woodhouse West Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Birley Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Ridgeway Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Frank Barratt
- Phone
- 01142485009
- Address
- Spring Water Avenue, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4HJ
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 140025
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.