- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
26 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 174
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Schools in S12
A postcode district in Sheffield
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: S12 is a postcode district in Sheffield with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries188 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All S12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in S12
8 in S12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
63 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 406
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield, S12 4HJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
33 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 198
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Top Secondary Schools in S12
2 in S12, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
211 first choices, 226 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 1,061
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
168 first choices, 237 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.2%
- Pupils
- 1,083
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
Nurseries in S12
8 in S12, highest Ofsted grade first
Birley Community Pre-school
Sheffield, S12 4XY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Frecheville Children's Nursery
Sheffield, S12 4WD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hackenthorpe Hall Nursery
Sheffield, S12 4LB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good13
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in S12 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every S12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S12 has 18 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in S12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about S12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S12?
S12 has 18 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S12?
The highest-ranked schools in S12 on Eduscope are Ridgeway Primary School, Charnock Hall Primary Academy, St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in S12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in S12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.