- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
13 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.4
Schools in S26
A postcode district in Rotherham
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: S26 is a postcode district in Rotherham with 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2312 primary · 3 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All S26 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S26
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 S26
12 in S26, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 40 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 288
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Top Secondary Schools in S26
3 in S26, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
271 first choices, 277 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,783
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results close to the England average.
199 first choices, 210 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 1,366
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Nurseries in S26
9 in S26, highest Ofsted grade first
Aughton Early Years Centre Daycare
Sheffield, S26 3XH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kiveton & Wales Nursery
Sheffield, S26 5QT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Explorers Nursery
Sheffield, S26 5RE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in S26
2 in S26, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
271 first choices, 277 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,783
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results close to the England average.
199 first choices, 210 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 1,366
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Special Schools in S26
1 in S26. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
River Valley
Sheffield, S26 5QW · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in S26
1 in S26. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
River Valley
Sheffield, S26 5QW · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S26, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good13
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 S26 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S26 has 23 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 S26
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 S26
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S26?
S26 has 23 schools, including 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S26?
The highest-ranked schools in S26 on Eduscope are Swallownest Primary School, Aston Hall Junior and Infant School, Todwick Primary School. 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 many private schools are in S26?
There is 1 independent school in S26, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in S26?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in S26 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.