St Joseph's Primary School, Sheffield

In its own words: "St Joseph's is a very special place - a happy, nurturing school where everyone is welcomed, valued, and encouraged to thrive. At the heart of our school is Christ, and the Gospel values underpin everything we do. They shape our ethos, our relationships, and our daily life together. We foster a genuine love of learning and personal growth."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, cricket, athletics, multi-sports and choir.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £4.00 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (67% in reading, 67% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 39 families put St Joseph's Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Primary School are Ballifield Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 71% maths); Athelstan Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 89% maths); Stradbroke Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); and Woodhouse West Primary School (1 mile, 69% reading, 63% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Joseph's Primary School.

St Joseph's Primary School is run by its own single-school academy trust.

12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 30% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (53%), Black (13%) and Mixed (11%).

The nearest railway station is Woodhouse Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Handsworth Road/Richmond Road (opposite), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 168 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267).

St Joseph's Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Primary School are Handsworth Grange Community Sports College (0.6 miles) and Outwood Academy City (0.9 miles).