- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 51 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 423
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.3
Schools in S5
A postcode district in Sheffield
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: S5 is a postcode district in Sheffield with 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2515 primary · 5 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All S5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S5
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 S5
15 in S5, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results close to the England average.
71 first choices, 78 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 701
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
72 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 480
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
Top Secondary Schools in S5
5 in S5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
157 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 886
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
234 first choices, 209 offers made
Met the standard at 1138%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 1,456
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 4 areas
Results well below the England average.
137 first choices, 173 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.5%
- Pupils
- 1,115
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Nurseries in S5
6 in S5, highest Ofsted grade first
Dickory Dock Nursery
Sheffield, S5 9NB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dar Ul Madinah Sheffield
Sheffield, S5 7BP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Milestones Childcare
Sheffield, S5 6LE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in S5
1 in S5, by the school's Eduscope score
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Sheffield, S5 6SG · Academy · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
Special Schools in S5
2 in S5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Woolley Wood School
Sheffield, S5 9QN · Special · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.2%
- Pupils
- 101
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
Lotus Academy
Sheffield, S5 7WE · Academy · All-through · Ages 6 to 16
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 31.8%
- Pupils
- 108
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S5, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good14
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet9
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 S5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S5 has 25 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 S5
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 S5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S5?
S5 has 25 schools, including 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S5?
The highest-ranked schools in S5 on Eduscope are Oasis Academy Watermead, Southey Green Nursery & Primary School, Watercliffe Meadow Community 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 do I choose the right school in S5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in S5 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.