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Schools in Stocksbridge

A town in Sheffield

  • Town
  • 6 schools and nurseries
  • 1,302 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Stocksbridge at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Stocksbridge's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries63 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths39%Attainment 8 40.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary25%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Stocksbridge

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.

All Stocksbridge primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Stocksbridge

3 mainstream schools in Stocksbridge, best first

Stocksbridge Junior School

Sheffield, S36 1AS · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
237
Pupils per teacher
18.7
View school Stocksbridge Junior School

Top Secondary Schools in Stocksbridge

1 mainstream schools in Stocksbridge, best first

Stocksbridge High School

Sheffield, S36 1FD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 2 areas

Results below the England average.

137 first choices, 141 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1640.3

England 46.2

Days missed
10.3%
Pupils
784
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Stocksbridge High School

Nurseries in Stocksbridge

2 in Stocksbridge, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Stocksbridge, 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.

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St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, GoodStocksbridge High School, Urgent improvement in 2 areasStocksbridge Nursery Infant School, GoodStocksbridge Junior School, Outstanding in every areaHappy Hands Pre-School and Childcare, OutstandingSTEP Childcare, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet2
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 Stocksbridge school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Stocksbridge's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Stocksbridge vs England

How good are Stocksbridge's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Stocksbridge

StocksbridgeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    39%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    25%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Stocksbridge in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%65%90%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%45%70%2018201920222023202420252026
39% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Stocksbridge has 6 schools and nurseries.

There are 17% fewer pupils than in 2018.

25% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Stocksbridge's state schools each January.

Down 17% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Stocksbridge25%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Stocksbridge

How many schools are in Stocksbridge?

Stocksbridge has 6 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Stocksbridge?

The highest-ranked schools in Stocksbridge on Eduscope are Stocksbridge Junior School, St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Stocksbridge High 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.

What percentage of schools in Stocksbridge are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Stocksbridge hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Stocksbridge perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Stocksbridge, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Stocksbridge?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Stocksbridge is 17.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Stocksbridge schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Stocksbridge is 21.9%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Stocksbridge?

There are 1,302 pupils enrolled across schools in Stocksbridge, with 518 in primary and 784 in secondary. 28.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Stocksbridge?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in Stocksbridge 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.

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