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Schools in Sheffield

191 open schools including 137 primary and 52 secondary providers. Browse top performers, Ofsted outcomes and links to explore every school on the map.

137

Primary

52

Secondary

26

Post-16

Ofsted outcomes in Sheffield

Outstanding18 (9%)
Good142 (74%)
Requires improvement11 (6%)
Inadequate2 (1%)

Top primary schools in Sheffield

DfE data for 202425 academic year

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  1. 1

    Totley Primary School

    Sheffield | Outstanding

    92%

    KS2 RWM expected

  2. 2

    Shortbrook Primary School

    Sheffield | Good

    90%

    KS2 RWM expected

  3. 3

    Bradfield Dungworth Primary School

    Sheffield | Good

    90%

    KS2 RWM expected

  4. 4

    Loxley Primary School

    Sheffield | Outstanding

    87%

    KS2 RWM expected

  5. 5

    Greengate Lane Academy

    Sheffield | Good

    85%

    KS2 RWM expected

  6. 6

    Shooter's Grove Primary School

    Sheffield | Good

    84%

    KS2 RWM expected

  7. 7

    Oughtibridge Primary School

    Sheffield | Outstanding

    84%

    KS2 RWM expected

  8. 8

    Dore Primary School

    Sheffield | Good

    82%

    KS2 RWM expected

Top secondary schools in Sheffield

DfE data for 202425 academic year

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  1. 1

    Mercia School

    Sheffield | Outstanding

    68.0

    Attainment 8

  2. 2

    Westbourne School

    62.1

    Attainment 8

  3. 3

    Bethany School

    Sheffield

    61.9

    Attainment 8

  4. 4

    High Storrs School

    Sheffield | Good

    60.9

    Attainment 8

  5. 5

    Tapton School

    Sheffield | Outstanding

    57.9

    Attainment 8

  6. 6

    Silverdale School

    Sheffield | Good

    56.3

    Attainment 8

  7. 7

    King Ecgbert School

    Sheffield | Outstanding

    56.1

    Attainment 8

  8. 8

    Al-Mahad Al-Islami

    South Yorkshire

    55.2

    Attainment 8

Selective schools may also appear in our grammar schools section.

Top post-16 providers in Sheffield

DfE data for 2024/25 academic year

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  1. 1

    Sheffield High School GDST

    Sheffield

    48.5

    A-Level APS

  2. 2

    Birkdale School

    Sheffield

    44.1

    A-Level APS

  3. 3

    Mercia School

    Sheffield | Outstanding

    42.1

    A-Level APS

  4. 4

    Silverdale School

    Sheffield | Good

    40.4

    A-Level APS

  5. 5

    Tapton School

    Sheffield | Outstanding

    39.5

    A-Level APS

  6. 6

    High Storrs School

    Sheffield | Good

    38.4

    A-Level APS

  7. 7

    Meadowhead School Academy Trust

    Sheffield | Good

    37.0

    A-Level APS

  8. 8

    King Ecgbert School

    Sheffield | Outstanding

    36.5

    A-Level APS

About schools in Sheffield

This page summarises open schools in Sheffield using official DfE exam results and Ofsted inspection data on FavSchools. Use the school map to search by postcode, league tables for full rankings, and compare to review schools side by side before applying through your local authority.

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Sheffield?
Sheffield has 191 open schools on FavSchools, including 137 primary, 52 secondary and post-16 providers with published data where available.
How are top schools in Sheffield ranked?
Primary schools are ranked by KS2 reading, writing and maths expected standard. Secondary schools use GCSE Attainment 8. Post-16 providers use A-Level average point score per entry. All figures come from the latest DfE performance tables.
How do I find schools near me in Sheffield?
Use the FavSchools interactive map to search by postcode within Sheffield, filter by Ofsted rating and phase, then compare shortlisted schools side by side.