The church was originally built in 1868–1871 to a standard neo-Gothic design by William Henry Crossland.

This building was destroyed by an incendiary bomb during the "Sheffield Blitz" of 12 December 1940; only the spire and a porch survived (they are now Grade II listed structures).

In the 1970s, the parish boundaries expanded to include the university area and the neighbouring St George's Church was closed.

The present parish, has come to include a large geographical area which extends from Ranmoor to the city ring road.

The vicar is Revd Dr Beth Keith, with Shan Rush as a non-stipendiary assistant priest.