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St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Sheffield, United Kingdom
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About St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

St John Fisher Primary is an aspirational learning community, shaped by a clear vision, shared values, and a proud Catholic ethos. We have high expectations and are ambitious for every child. We work tirelessly to ensure that all our children feel happy, safe, and loved—both in school and beyond.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Frank Barratt

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.3
Teaching Quality 5.0
Communication 4.7
Student Wellbeing 4.7
Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 55 responses • 25.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.1% positive 1.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

98.2% positive 1.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

98.2% positive 1.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

100% positive

My child does well at this school

94.6% positive 3.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 55 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
9.7
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

75.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Reviews 4

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Sarah K
Parent Jun 20, 2023
4.0

"A great school with lovely staff"

We've been really impressed with St John Fisher Primary so far. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the facilities are excellent. My child is thriving and we're so grateful for the opportunity to be part of the school community.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Emily P
Parent May 15, 2023
5.0

"Best decision ever!"

St John Fisher Primary is an amazing school! My child loves the daily assemblies and the values they're learning are so important. The staff are always friendly and supportive. We feel so lucky to be a part of the SJF community.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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James T
Parent Mar 15, 2023
3.0

"Some mixed opinions"

We've had a mixed experience at St John Fisher Primary. While the school has a great ethos and the values are important, we've had some concerns about the communication with parents and the workload on the children. We're hoping it will improve as the year goes on.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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David W
Parent Oct 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent education and values"

My child attended St John Fisher Primary for 5 years and we were incredibly happy with the education and values they received. The school's focus on honesty and kindness really resonated with us. We're so grateful for the experience.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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