St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Sheffield

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St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Sheffield, S12 4HJ

213 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

19.20% FSM %

107 Boys

106 Girls

About St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Sheffield, Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 213 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Frank Barratt.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Sheffield
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Sheffield
Parliamentary Constituency	Sheffield South East
Ward	Birley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-12-2013
UKPRN	10042937
URN	140025
Data Last Updated	16-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Clair Prestidge	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/01/2025	24/01/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Jonathan Ball	Local Governor	31/07/2025	30/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jon Ball	Local Governor	31/07/2021	30/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Faye Draper	Local Governor	13/10/2023	12/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Drummond	Local Governor	25/10/2023	24/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Charles Egwuonwu	Local Governor	19/03/2025	18/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Amy Hitchmough	Local Governor	04/10/2024	03/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Greg Pursehouse	Local Governor	14/09/2022	13/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lucy Wells	Local Governor	04/10/2024	03/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Anthony Wilkinson	Local Governor	11/12/2024	10/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Birley Spa Primary Academy

0.43 km • Sheffield

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Woodhouse West Primary School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Sheffield, Sheffield.

How many pupils does St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy have?

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has 213 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is Mr Frank Barratt.

Where is St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy located?

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is at Spring Water Avenue, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4HJ, in the Sheffield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy currently open?

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Frank Barratt

Spring Water Avenue, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4HJ

01142485009

www.st-johnfisher.org

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 140025

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026