Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Sheffield 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 191 schools across Sheffield. Updated with 2025–26 data.

191

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

60.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Broomhall Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Brightside Nursery Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Not applicable	—	95	View school
4.	Mercia School Secondary	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Stannington Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Oughtibridge Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
7.	Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
8.	Westbourne School Not applicable	—	88	View school
9.	Hunter's Bar Junior School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
10.	Shortbrook Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
11.	St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
12.	Bradfield Dungworth Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
13.	Malin Bridge Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
14.	Greengate Lane Academy Primary	Good	83	View school
15.	Mosborough Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
16.	Shooter's Grove Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
17.	St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	81	View school
18.	Grace Owen Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
19.	Carter Knowle Junior School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Hunter's Bar Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Sheffield?

There are 191 primary & secondary schools in Sheffield, of which 22 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Sheffield?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Sheffield is Broomhall Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Sheffield?

Primary and secondary school applications in Sheffield are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Sheffield council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Sheffield?

12% of primary & secondary schools in Sheffield are rated Outstanding and 75% are rated Good. 78.5% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.