Best Secondary Schools in Sheffield 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 27 schools across Sheffield. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

22%

Outstanding rate

60.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Mercia School Secondary	Outstanding	92	View school
🥈	Silverdale School Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥉	Tapton School Secondary	Outstanding	74	View school
4.	Notre Dame High School Secondary	Outstanding	72	View school
5.	King Ecgbert School Secondary	Outstanding	71	View school
6.	High Storrs School Secondary	Good	68	View school
7.	King Edward VII School Secondary	Good	57	View school
8.	All Saints' Catholic High School Secondary	Good	55	View school
9.	Newfield Secondary School Secondary	Good	54	View school
10.	Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Secondary	Outstanding	53	View school
11.	Westfield School Secondary	Inadequate	51	View school
12.	Meadowhead School Academy Trust Secondary	Requires Improvement	49	View school
13.	Forge Valley School Secondary	Good	49	View school
14.	E-Act Parkwood Academy Secondary	Good	42	View school
15.	UTC Sheffield City Centre Secondary	Good	41	View school
16.	Outwood Academy City Secondary	Good	40	View school
17.	Sheffield Park Academy Secondary	Good	39	View school
18.	Stocksbridge High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	38	View school
19.	UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Secondary	Good	38	View school
20.	Lift Firth Park Secondary	Good	38	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Sheffield?

There are 27 secondary schools in Sheffield, of which 6 (22%) 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 Mercia 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?

22% of secondary schools in Sheffield are rated Outstanding and 44% 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.