The best secondary schools in Sheffield

King Ecgbert School

Located in the Dore area, southwest of the city centre, King Ecgbert School is a large institution that educates over 1,000 students. The school welcomes girls and boys aged 11 to 18 and boasts an excellent academic record. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, it regularly ranks as one of the best schools Sheffield has to offer by local league tables.

Birkdale High School

Birkdale High School is an all-through institution, educating around 800 students aged 4 to 18. Founded in 1904, the school boasts a rich history and takes pride in being a historic institution known for academic excellence. The school also places a strong emphasis on students flourishing outside the classroom, offering a range of activities from sports clubs to drama opportunities.

Tapton School

Tapton School educates girls and boys aged 11 to 18. It’s a large school with over 1,500 students, located right next to the historic Tapton Hall in the Crosspool suburb. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the school maintains high academic standards while providing a nurturing environment that focuses on transformational education, regardless of ability or background.

Silverdale School

Silverdale School is a Good-rated academy and sixth form in southwest Sheffield. The school is the founding institution of the Chorus Trust, with over 1,000 students aged 11 to 18. Students benefit from a comprehensive curriculum delivered by specialist teaching staff and underpinned by the school’s commitment to ‘Outstanding Achievement for All’.

Sheffield High School

Located in the suburb of Broomhill, Sheffield High School is an award-winning independent girls’ day school educating students aged 3 to 18. The school has a strong reputation, being named Top Independent Secondary School in the North 2023 and UK Prep School of the Year. It also achieved top standards in its most recent ISI inspection and consistently produces some of the best academic results in the region.

Mercia School

Located on Carter Knowle Road, Mercia School is an Outstanding-rated, non-selective free school educating around 900 boys and girls aged 11 to 18. It’s a phone-free school that provides traditional and academically rigorous education. In recent years, the school achieved excellent GCSE results, with 85.6% of students attaining grade 5 or above in Maths and English.

All Saints Catholic High School

Educating over 1,000 boys and girls aged 11 to 18, All Saints Catholic High School focuses on preparing young people for life beyond school. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school offers an excellent curriculum with a diverse range of subjects, including an extensive PSHE programme that focuses on personal development, encompassing wellbeing, money management, and career planning.

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