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St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 213 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

213

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John Fisher Primary, 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: 213 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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St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Spring Water Avenue, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4HJ
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
19.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140025

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Frequently Asked Questions — St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St John Fisher Primary, 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 St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

St John Fisher Primary, 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 St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.