Best Secondary Schools in Sheffield
1 Secondary School found
Key Facts
- In Sheffield, 5.9% of secondary schools, totalling 1 school, educate 1,144 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.10.
- 32.5% of pupils in Sheffield's secondary schools are eligible for free school meals, compared to 23.8% nationally, and 11.3% have special educational needs.
- Secondary schools in Sheffield spend £7,726 per pupil, surpassing the national average of £7,460, yet achieve a Progress 8 score of -0.36.
- 34.2% of pupils in Sheffield's secondary schools achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with 31.4% experiencing persistent absence, and 2.2% having English as an additional language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in Sheffield?
There are 1 secondary schools in Sheffield, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How are secondary schools in Sheffield ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Sheffield?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Sheffield is -0.36. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in Sheffield secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Sheffield is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Sheffield?
When choosing a secondary school in Sheffield, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 1 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.36 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 31% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,726 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.