Sheffield school rankings
Explore GCSE and A-Level results, entries and published grade rates.
GCSE rankings
Latest imported year: 2025/26. Links to all 40 schools with GCSE records in this source area, including unranked and historical records.
Ranked by Grade 7+, then Grade 8+, then Grade 9, highest first. At least 200 known entries, 90% coverage, official Attainment 8 of at least 50 and English & maths 5+ of at least 50%, no unknown entry totals and a calculable rate are required. Policy entry-coverage-ks4-v1. Read the methodology.
Independent schools are shown as Selective here because they set their own admissions criteria; this site convention does not confirm academic entrance tests. School sectors and other admissions labels follow the GIAS register snapshot of 18 October 2026, not necessarily the exam year. Non-Selective refers to the main school intake and does not rule out partial selection or sixth-form entry requirements. Classification sources.
Ranked schools (10)
| Rank | School | Admissions | School sector | Entries | Grade 7+ | Grade 8+ | Grade 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercia School | Not recorded | State-funded | 1,423 | 51.7% | 35.0% | 17.0% |
| 2 | High Storrs School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 1,993 | 43.9% | 27.3% | 13.3% |
| 3 | Silverdale School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 1,513 | 43.6% | 26.4% | 12.0% |
| 4 | Westbourne School | Selective | Independent | 471 | 42.1% | 26.2% | 12.0% |
| 5 | King Ecgbert School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 1,636 | 40.3% | 27.2% | 13.7% |
| 6 | Tapton School & Sixth Form | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2,448 | 39.9% | 25.1% | 12.4% |
| 7 | Notre Dame High School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 1,970 | 39.4% | 23.6% | 10.7% |
| 8 | Newfield Secondary School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 1,386 | 27.9% | 15.1% | 6.3% |
| 9 | King Edward VII School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 1,932 | 26.4% | 15.0% | 6.3% |
| 10 | All Saints' Catholic High School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 1,748 | 25.0% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
Not ranked (30)
| School | Admissions | School sector | Latest held | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami | Selective | Independent | 2025/26 | Fewer than 200 known entries; Published coverage below 90%; Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50 |
| Bents Green School | Not applicable | State-funded | 2025/26 | Fewer than 200 known entries; Published coverage below 90%; Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Bethany School | Selective | Independent | 2025/26 | Fewer than 200 known entries; Published coverage below 90% |
| Birkdale School | Selective | Independent | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Bradfield Secondary School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50 |
| Brantwood Garden School | Selective | Independent | 2025/26 | Fewer than 200 known entries; Published coverage below 90%; No calculable published rate; Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Chaucer School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Discovery Academy | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Fewer than 200 known entries; Published coverage below 90%; No calculable published rate; Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Ecclesfield School | Not recorded | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Fir Vale Academy | Not recorded | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Forge Valley School & Sixth Form | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Hinde House 2-16 Academy | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Kenwood Academy | Not recorded | State-funded | 2025/26 | Fewer than 200 known entries; Published coverage below 90%; No calculable published rate; Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Lift Firth Park | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Lotus Academy | Not applicable | State-funded | 2025/26 | Fewer than 200 known entries; Published coverage below 90%; Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Oasis Academy Don Valley | Not applicable | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Outwood Academy City | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Sheffield High School GDST | Selective | Independent | 2025/26 | Published coverage below 90%; Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Sheffield Park Academy | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Sheffield Springs Academy | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Stocksbridge High School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| The Birley Academy | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park | Not recorded | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Westfield School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
| Yewlands Academy | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2025/26 | Official Attainment 8 below 50; Official English & maths 5+ below 50% |
A-Level rankings
Latest imported year: 2024/25. Links to all 20 schools with A-Level records in this source area, including unranked and historical records.
Ranked by A*–B, then A*–A, then A*, highest first. At least 60 known entries, 80% coverage, no unknown entry totals and a calculable rate are required. Policy entry-coverage-ks4-v1. Read the methodology.
Independent schools are shown as Selective here because they set their own admissions criteria; this site convention does not confirm academic entrance tests. School sectors and other admissions labels follow the GIAS register snapshot of 18 October 2026, not necessarily the exam year. Post-16 admissions identifies a standalone post-16 provider; GIAS’s school-level policy cannot establish its entry requirements. Non-Selective refers to the main school intake and does not rule out partial selection or sixth-form entry requirements. Classification sources.
Ranked schools (16)
| Rank | School | Admissions | School sector | Entries | A*–B | A*–A | A* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield High School GDST | Selective | Independent | 222 | 89.6% | 66.1% | 33.3% |
| 2 | Birkdale School | Selective | Independent | 247 | 79.3% | 50.0% | 21.2% |
| 3 | Mercia School | Not recorded | State-funded | 190 | 69.8% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| 4 | Silverdale School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 614 | 66.9% | 39.7% | 15.6% |
| 5 | Tapton School & Sixth Form | Non-Selective | State-funded | 669 | 66.7% | 34.7% | 10.3% |
| 6 | High Storrs School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 638 | 62.5% | 34.0% | 12.5% |
| 7 | Meadowhead School Academy Trust | Non-Selective | State-funded | 321 | 58.8% | 28.8% | 7.5% |
| 8 | King Ecgbert School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 414 | 54.6% | 25.0% | 7.8% |
| 9 | Notre Dame High School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 562 | 54.2% | 28.6% | 9.4% |
| 10 | King Edward VII School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 726 | 53.0% | 23.4% | 4.7% |
| 11 | Forge Valley School & Sixth Form | Non-Selective | State-funded | 243 | 44.1% | 17.6% | 6.2% |
| 12 | All Saints' Catholic High School | Non-Selective | State-funded | 418 | 42.3% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| 13 | Chapeltown Academy | Post-16 admissions | State-funded | 361 | 38.1% | 18.9% | 4.0% |
| 14 | Sheffield Park Academy | Non-Selective | State-funded | 67 | 34.5% | 12.1% | 1.7% |
| 15 | Longley Park Sixth Form Academy | Post-16 admissions | State-funded | 289 | 31.5% | 8.0% | 1.0% |
| 16 | The Sheffield College | Post-16 admissions | Not recorded | 354 | 14.0% | 3.7% | 0.3% |
Not ranked (4)
| School | Admissions | School sector | Latest held | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Mahad Al-Islami | Selective | Independent | 2024/25 | Fewer than 60 known entries; Published coverage below 80%; No calculable published rate |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2024/25 | Fewer than 60 known entries; Published coverage below 80% |
| UTC Sheffield City Centre | Non-Selective | State-funded | 2024/25 | Published coverage below 80% |
| UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park | Not recorded | State-funded | 2024/25 | Fewer than 60 known entries; Published coverage below 80% |