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Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

212

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Sheffield and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Ripley Street, Sheffield, S6 2NU
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
20.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140439

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.