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.

Sheffield has 27 secondary schools, of which 4 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 17 rated Good — 78% of secondary schools in Sheffield are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Mercia School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 12 schools in Sheffield. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Sheffield follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

27
Total schools
4
Outstanding
15%
Outstanding rate
60.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
42
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Mercia School
Secondary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 High Storrs School
Secondary
 Good 79 View school
🥉 Silverdale School
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
4. Notre Dame High School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
5. King Edward VII School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
6. Newfield Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. All Saints' Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
8. Forge Valley School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
9. Tapton School
Secondary
 Outstanding 60 View school
10. Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
11. King Ecgbert School
Secondary
 Outstanding 58 View school
12. UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
13. Ecclesfield School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
14. Stocksbridge High School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
15. Fir Vale Academy
Secondary
 — 50 View school
16. Bradfield School
Secondary
 Inadequate 49 View school
17. E-Act Parkwood Academy
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
18. Sheffield Park Academy
Secondary
 Good 46 View school
19. Westfield School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 44 View school
20. Outwood Academy City
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 4 (15%) 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?
15% of secondary schools in Sheffield are rated Outstanding and 63% 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.