Schools in Sheffield: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
832 registered schools in Sheffield, Yorkshire and The Humber. 51% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
832
Schools total
707 primary · 120 secondary
51%
Good or Outstanding
424 of 832
92
Rated Outstanding
332
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Sheffield
707 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Airmyn Park Primary School | DN14 8NZ | Outstanding |
| Angram Bank Primary School | S35 4HN | Outstanding |
| Anston Hillcrest Primary School | S25 5GR | Outstanding |
| Anston Park Infant School | S25 2QZ | Outstanding |
| Ashover Primary School | S45 0AU | Outstanding |
| Askern Littlemoor Infant Academy | DN6 0PZ | Outstanding |
| Aston Fence Junior and Infant School | S13 9ZD | Outstanding |
| Athersley South Primary School | S71 3TP | Outstanding |
| Birkwood Primary School | S72 8HG | Outstanding |
| Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School | S63 6AN | Outstanding |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | S72 9EJ | Outstanding |
| Brightside Nursery Infant School | S9 1AS | Outstanding |
| Brockwell Junior School | S40 4NP | Outstanding |
| Brockwell Nursery and Infant School | S40 4NP | Outstanding |
| Broomhill Infant School | S10 2SA | Outstanding |
| Bushfield Road Infant School | DN16 1NA | Outstanding |
| Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School | S21 4AU | Outstanding |
| Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | S75 4HB | Outstanding |
| Cherry Dale Primary School | S72 8AA | Outstanding |
| Coit Primary School | S35 1WH | Outstanding |
| Curbar Primary School | S32 3XA | Outstanding |
| Dobcroft Junior School | S7 2LN | Outstanding |
| Dobcroft Nursery Infant School | S7 2LN | Outstanding |
| Dronfield Infant School | S18 1RY | Outstanding |
| Eastfield Primary Academy | DN40 1LD | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Sheffield
120 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Catholic High School | S2 2RJ | Outstanding |
| Brinsworth Academy | S60 5EJ | Outstanding |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School | S18 2FZ | Outstanding |
| Handsworth Grange Community Sports College | S13 9HJ | Outstanding |
| Humberston Academy | DN36 4TF | Outstanding |
| Hungerhill School | DN3 2JY | Outstanding |
| King Ecgbert School | S17 3QU | Outstanding |
| Notre Dame High School | S10 3BT | Outstanding |
| Outwood Academy Portland | S80 2SF | Outstanding |
| Outwood Academy Valley | S81 7EN | Outstanding |
| Silverdale School | S11 9QH | Outstanding |
| St Bernard's Catholic High School | S65 3BE | Outstanding |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | S41 8AG | Outstanding |
| Tapton School & Sixth Form | S10 5RG | Outstanding |
| Waltham Toll Bar Academy | DN36 4RZ | Outstanding |
| Wickersley School and Sports College | S66 1JL | Outstanding |
| XP School | DN4 5NG | Outstanding |
| Armthorpe Academy | DN3 2DA | Good |
| Aston Academy | S26 4SF | Good |
| Beacon Academy | DN35 9NF | Good |
| Cleethorpes Academy | DN35 9NX | Good |
| Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire | DN15 6TA | Good |
| Forge Valley School & Sixth Form | S6 5HG | Good |
| Frederick Gough School | DN16 3NG | Good |
| High Storrs School | S11 7LH | Good |
Check schools near a specific Sheffield address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Sheffield: FAQ
How many schools are there in Sheffield?
There are 832 registered schools in Sheffield on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 707 primary, 120 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 51% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Sheffield?
92 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Sheffield, and 332 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Sheffield postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Sheffield postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Sheffield affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.