Spring Water Avenue, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S12 4HJ
10 simple reasons to choose St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Sheffield
State primary school (sponsor-led academy) in Hackenthorpe, Sheffield.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Sheffield
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Sheffield and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 25.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Hallam Schools' Partnership Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 5 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
Lessons incorporate a programme of trips and school visitors.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
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