- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
184 first choices, 165 offers made
Met the standard at 1147%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,070
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Schools in S3
A postcode district in Sheffield
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: S3 is a postcode district in Sheffield with 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries106 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All S3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S3
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 S3
6 in S3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
45 first choices, 46 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 446
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
25 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1143%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.9
Top Secondary Schools in S3
2 in S3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
184 first choices, 165 offers made
Met the standard at 1147%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,070
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in S3
4 in S3, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Beginners Nursery Ltd
Sheffield, S3 8JD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Burngreave Just For Kidz
Sheffield, S3 9AS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Children 1st @ Sheffield
Sheffield, S3 7BS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in S3
1 in S3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
184 first choices, 165 offers made
Met the standard at 1147%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,070
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Private Schools in S3
1 in S3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bethany School
Sheffield, S3 7PS · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1654.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 90
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S3, 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.
- Good6
- Not graded yet4
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 S3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S3 has 10 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 S3
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 S3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S3?
S3 has 10 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S3?
The highest-ranked schools in S3 on Eduscope are Astrea Academy Sheffield, Pye Bank CofE Primary School, Springfield 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 S3?
There is 1 independent school in S3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in S3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in S3 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.