Notre Dame High School Sheffield

What Notre Dame High School Sheffield does

Notre Dame High School Sheffield is a Catholic secondary school and sixth form located on Fulwood Road in the Ranmoor area of Sheffield, England. The school delivers education for students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13, covering Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and a Sixth Form offering A-Level qualifications. It is part of St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust, one of two Catholic trusts within the Diocese of Hallam, and operates within a defined network of designated Catholic feeder primary schools. The school integrates a Catholic ethos rooted in the Sisters of Notre Dame legacy with the National Curriculum, including religious education, chaplaincy, retreats, pilgrimages, and the diocesan Faith in Action Award programme (Bronze, Silver, Gold).

The school's product portfolio comprises a Secondary Education Programme, Sixth Form Provision, Religious Education and Chaplaincy, the Faith in Action Award, GCSE Options Programme, clubs and extra-curricular activities, parent communication systems, SEND support, careers education, school meals, transport coordination, and examinations administration. Technology infrastructure consists of standard school management and learning platforms: Show My Homework (Satchel One), My Child at School (MCAS) parent portal, Microsoft Outlook email, a Student Intranet, a Staff Portal, and a dedicated Home Learning Site. No proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, or public APIs are documented.

Notre Dame High School is a state-funded Catholic academy and does not charge tuition fees. Revenue is derived from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and local authority funding streams routed through the St Clare CMAT, supplemented by charitable activities, donations, and voluntary parental contributions. The school was awarded Outstanding by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate in January 2026 across all three inspection areas and holds a prior Outstanding Ofsted rating. The Headteacher is Mrs. D Cleary, and the Chair of Governors is Mrs P Klompenhouwer-Meijer. The school is registered as a charity and company limited by guarantee in England and Wales.

Name

Notre Dame High School Sheffield

Legal name

Notre Dame High School

Website

https://notredame-high.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Notre Dame High School Sheffield is a state-funded Catholic secondary school and sixth form in Sheffield, England, serving students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13 within the Diocese of Hallam and St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Sixth Form provision
• GCSE and A-Level curriculum
• Religious education chaplaincy
• State-funded academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: As a Catholic academy within St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust, the school is funded through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and local authority funding streams, supplemented by charitable activities, donations, and voluntary contributions from parents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Notre Dame High School Sheffield provides Catholic secondary education for students in Years 7-13, delivering the National Curriculum plus GCSE and A-Level programmes alongside integrated religious education, chaplaincy, and the Diocesan Faith in Action Award. Supporting services include SEND learning support, careers guidance, school meals, transport coordination, and examinations administration, all delivered on a single Sheffield campus under St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Product overview

Notre Dame High School Sheffield is a Catholic secondary school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Years 7 through 13 (Sixth Form). The school provides secondary education integrated with Catholic religious values, featuring GCSE options in Key Stage 4 and A-Level provision in the Sixth Form. The portfolio includes faith-based programmes such as the Faith in Action Award and chaplaincy services, alongside academic curriculum delivery. Supporting services encompass parent communication systems (My Child at School/MCAS, Satchel One/Show My Homework), learning support, careers education, and examination administration. The school is part of the St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust (St Clare CMAT) and was rated Outstanding in all areas by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate in January 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education Programme
• Sixth Form Provision
• Religious Education and Chaplaincy Catholic religious education curriculum integrated throughout all year groups, supported by an active chaplaincy team, retreats, pilgrimages including Lourdes, Mass celebrations, and Faith in Action Award programmes.
• GCSE Options Programme Year 9 curriculum guidance and GCSE option choices enabling students to select subjects for Key Stage 4 study.
• Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities Range of after-school clubs, trips, sports activities, eco-team, science club, music ensembles, and other enrichment activities available to students.
• Learning Support and SEND Services Special Educational Needs and Disabilities support led by the SENCO (Mr M Owczarek), including SEND mentoring and tailored learning interventions for students with additional needs.
• Careers Education Careers guidance, work experience preparation, university application support via UCAS, and destination tracking for post-16 progression.
• School Meals Service Catering service on the school campus including free school meals eligibility checking (administered via Sheffield City Council) and paid meal options for students.
• Transport Services School bus service coordination including route 785 and other Travel South Yorkshire services, with route changes communicated to families.
• Examinations Service GCSE, A-Level, and other examination administration including results collection arrangements and review of marking services for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Sixth Form progression to further education, employment or training in 2023, 2024 and 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St Clare Catholic Multi Academy TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotre Dame High School is part of St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust (CMAT), one of two Catholic trusts in the Diocese of Hallam. The trust oversees multiple Catholic schools, coordinates shared resources, and organises joint events including an annual CMAT Mass at St Marie's Cathedral.
• Diocese of HallamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates within the Diocese of Hallam and is subject to Diocesan inspection. The Diocese coordinates youth ministry, chaplaincy networks, and the Faith in Action Award programme across Catholic schools in South Yorkshire.
• St Luke's Hospice SheffieldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe school selects a Lenten charity each year. For 2026, the school is focusing fundraising efforts on St Luke's Hospice in Sheffield, a local charity providing care for terminally ill people and support for their families.
• The Oakes Holiday CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Oakes is a Christian activity centre near Sheffield offering retreats for young people aged 8-18. The school organises annual retreats for Year 7 students, combining outdoor adventure activities with Christian reflection and prayer.
• Savio HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavio House is a Catholic retreat centre in Macclesfield that welcomes schools, parishes and youth groups for prayer, reflection, faith formation and community building. The school participates in retreats here as part of the Bronze Faith in Action Award.
• St Wilfrid's Centre for the Homeless and VulnerableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Wilfrid's Centre on Queen Street, Sheffield, supports adults who are isolated, vulnerable, socially excluded, or homeless. Year 8 Faith in Action students visit the centre to participate in community service as part of their award programme.
• St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe St Vincent de Paul Society is one of three Catholic organisations (alongside Pax Christi and the Columban Missionaries) that partnered to create the 'Called to Action' formation programme for Year 9 students, inspiring them to live out their faith through fundraising, advocacy and social action.
• Columban MissionariesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Columban Missionaries are one of three Catholic organisations partnering with the school on the 'Called to Action' formation programme. They spoke to students about their work supporting poor and exploited communities, migrants and refugees.
• Pax ChristiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPax Christi is an international Catholic movement working to promote peace, justice and reconciliation. The school partners with Pax Christi for the 'Called to Action' programme, with students attending sessions on peacemaking and social action.
• CAFODminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) is a Catholic charity whose representative spoke to students at a Faith in Action Bronze Award session, encouraging young people to consider involvement with the charity's work.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust: The multi-academy trust of which Notre Dame is a member; operates multiple Catholic schools across the Diocese of Hallam and provides governance, shared resources, and joint faith activities relevant to Notre Dame's operating model.
• All Saints Catholic High School (Sheffield): Other diocesan Catholic secondary school in Sheffield competing for the same faith-aligned family cohort; directly comparable in curriculum, ethos, and admissions geography.
• St Marie's Cathedral School: Catholic primary feeder school in Sheffield closely tied to Notre Dame through the Diocese of Hallam and St Clare CMAT; serves as a key Year 7 admissions source and shared chaplaincy network partner.
• Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School (London): Sister Catholic secondary school under the wider Notre Dame educational tradition (Sisters of Notre Dame), offering comparable Catholic ethos, secondary and sixth-form curriculum, and chaplaincy-led formation.
• St Mary's Catholic High School (Chesterfield): Catholic secondary school in the broader Hallam/Emmeric catchment offering similar faith-integrated secondary and sixth-form provision; comparable size, ethos, and inspection regime.

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Newman Catholic High School: Long-established Catholic secondary school in a different region but operating the same Catholic diocesan framework, GSCE/A-level curriculum, and faith-in-action programmes that benchmark Notre Dame's offering.
• Diocese of Hallam Catholic Schools Network: The wider diocesan network of Catholic schools within which Notre Dame operates; defines shared inspection framework, chaplaincy standards, and faith-in-action programming that Notre Dame benchmarks against.

Regional players

• Tapton School (Sheffield): Highly regarded non-Catholic state secondary in the same Sheffield catchment competing for high-attaining pupils; useful local benchmark for academic outcomes and parental choice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/notre-dame-high-school-sheff

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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