ST WILFRID'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in South Yorkshire, Sheffield

Education Centre Information: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Academy Converter
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Sheffield
Reason Establishment Opened: Academy Converter
Establishment Open Date: 01/10/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Hallam
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 296
Number of boys: 143
Number of girls: 153
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Situated to the southwest of Sheffield; priority for places given to Catholic families in parishes of Mother of God and St William of York. Over-subscribed; has 'very strong' Catholic ethos, with close links to the two parishes. Extra-curricular activities include football, netball, school choir, French club, drama club and computer club. Key Stage 2 pupils have chance to learn Italian during school day. Annual fundraising for Hallam Caring Service, CAFOD and Mission Together. Artists and musicians invited to school. Before-school care from 7.55am; out-of-school club, 3.15pm-6pm; £5 per session, with concessions. Over-subscribed, with 1.2 applications per place. Artsmark (2006); Artsmark Silver (2006); Basic Skills Quality Mark (2005); Investor in People status; DfES achievement award (2001, 2002, 2003). Ethos: 'We strive to be a Christ-centred learning community, providing high standards of academic education, spiritual development, and life skills'.