All Saints Catholic High School is a

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, South Yorkshire, England.

Admissions

The All Saints Catholic High School serves boys and girls between the ages of eleven and eighteen. Currently, there are approximately 1,300 pupils along with 114 teaching staff and 64 support staff. Both the school and integrated Sixth Form are oversubscribed each year, with around three students applying for each place.

History

De la Salle College was a

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from 1946 until 1976. It was located on Scott Road, in the suburb of Pitsmoor. The area is now a housing estate, featuring names that remember the past use of the site such as College Close and De la Salle Drive. The college was used in the war by the Royal Air Force as a barrage balloon unit headquarters for defending Sheffield from aerial attack. The school in its present form was founded in September 1976 with the merger of De la Salle College (a

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) and St. Paul's school (on the current site). In 1983, the De la Salle site was closed and, along with the closure of St. Peter's RC school, many pupils and staff moved to the All Saints site. The Headteacher at the time was Mr. J. P. Kelly, who remained at his post for the next twenty-five years before retiring. He was replaced by Mr. R. Sawyer, who stepped down from service at the end of the 2012/13 academic year. In September 2013, the school's Headteacher was Mrs. Clare Scott, who stepped down from service at the end of the 2016/17 academic year to retire. As of September 2017, the school's new Headteacher is Mr. Sean Pender. All Saints Catholic High School is currently situated on ''Granville Road'' (A6135), next to

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Ethos

The school has a strong Catholic ethos which is reflected in its motto "''Fortis in Fide"'' (Strength in Faith). The school, which has a chapel and a chaplaincy team, holds Catholic Mass twice a year.

Facilities

The school has been awarded a

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status and is home to one of the biggest sporting facilities in England. The sports facilities are operated by Goals. A new sports hall was built in the summer of 2007. There are also nine AstroTurf pitches available. The school is a

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school and sells fair trade items on site. As of 2011, a new school has been expanded (co-located) on the grounds, accommodating the needs of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) students. This new extension is called the "Seven Hills School".

Academic performance

The school gets above-average results at GCSE level. At A-Level, it does reasonably well for a state comprehensive school. It is one of six state schools in Sheffield that has a sixth form. Most schools that offer sixth form education are also former grammar schools. Sheffield College, which is located next door, also offers A Levels.

Notable alumni

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Matt Dickins Matthew James Dickins (born 3 September 1970) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Career Born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, Dickins attended All Saints RC Comprehensive school on Granville Road. ...

– former Lincoln City and

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goalkeeper. *

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– concert pianist. *

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– professional tennis player. 2012

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since 2006

OFSTED Report

Academy

An OFSTED Short Inspection Report was published in 2018, confirming the 2014 Full Inspection rating of Good, with aspects of the school's work needing improvement. Page links to detailed reports on the Academy, updated as they occur, and to pre-Academy reports.

Pre-Academy

A report at the beginning of 2011, before the school became an Academy, showed an improvement in the school, which was rated "outstanding" by Ofsted. Changes to the school 2010–11 In 2010, the school began to undergo construction to build new facilities and an entirely new building. The work was due to finish in September 2011. When completed, the school would be able to accommodate an additional 100–200 pupils from Seven Hills (approximate figure). The reason for this was that the school agreed to let Seven Hills' new school be built, meaning All Saints and Seven Hills would both have new equipment.

References

External links

De La Salle former school

Site of the former school in Pitsmoor

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