- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
66 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 417
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Schools in S8
A postcode district in Sheffield
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: S8 is a postcode district in Sheffield with 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2711 primary · 3 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All S8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S8
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 S8
11 in S8, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 47 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 538
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 229
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Top Secondary Schools in S8
3 in S8, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
193 first choices, 225 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,048
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
345 first choices, 339 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 2,006
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Nurseries in S8
13 in S8, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons Millhouses Day Nursery And Preschool
Sheffield, S8 0LB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Holmhirst Pre-School
Sheffield, S8 0GU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Mount View Pre-School
Sheffield, S8 8SG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in S8
2 in S8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
345 first choices, 339 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 2,006
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Talbot Specialist School
Sheffield, S8 9JP · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 253
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Special Schools in S8
2 in S8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Mossbrook School
Sheffield, S8 8JR · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 176
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
Talbot Specialist School
Sheffield, S8 9JP · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 253
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S8, 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
- Good17
- Not graded yet7
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 S8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S8 has 27 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 S8
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 S8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S8?
S8 has 27 schools, including 11 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 13 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 S8?
The highest-ranked schools in S8 on Eduscope are Mundella Primary School, Carfield Primary School, Meersbrook Bank 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 S8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in S8 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.