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Sheffield High School GDST

Other independent school · Sheffield, S10 2PE

Unrated

Map showing Sheffield High School GDST

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#70 of 2,536

Better than 97% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils695 of 1,163 places
GenderGirls
Head teacherMrs Alexandra Wilson
Local authoritySheffield
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 107166.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSheffieldEngland
Attainment 8 score18.444.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%63%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%46.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%14.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%58.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 482--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSheffieldEngland
Average points per A-level entry48.4734.9535
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels48.735.7535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better48.6%19.1%17.5%
A-level progress score0.13--
A-level progressAverage--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study73--
Average applied general gradez--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils695
Girls695
Boys0
SEN support153
EHC plan4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination100%
Higher education83.8%
Employment6.8%
Apprenticeship1.4%
Further education0%
Not sustained0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Sheffield High School GDST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miSecondaryKing Edward VII SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.1 miNot applicableWestbourne SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.2 miPrimaryBroomhill Infant SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableBirkdale SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miNurseryBroomhall Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimaryPorter Croft Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryHunter's Bar Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryHunter's Bar Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated
0.7 miPrimarySt Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryLydgate Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Sheffield High School GDST

How does Sheffield High School GDST rank in England?

Sheffield High School GDST ranks 70 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 97% of schools).

How many pupils attend Sheffield High School GDST?

Sheffield High School GDST has 695 pupils aged 3 to 19, with capacity for 1,163.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.