Sheffield academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 100 schools in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 198Dobcroft Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 303 students
- 297Ecclesall Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 619 students
- 396Totley Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 491Loxley Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 591High Storrs SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary61.0 Attainment 8 · 1,706 students
- 691Bradfield Dungworth Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 120 students
- 788Oughtibridge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 887Silverdale SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary56.7 Attainment 8 · 1,491 students
- 987Mercia SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary68.1 Attainment 8 · 1,070 students
- 1085Tapton School & Sixth FormSheffield · Academy Secondary58.0 Attainment 8 · 1,747 students
- 1184Hallam Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 658 students
- 1280Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 1379King Ecgbert SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary56.1 Attainment 8 · 1,575 students
- 1476St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 1575Nether Edge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 478 students
- 1675Notre Dame High SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary52.8 Attainment 8 · 1,491 students
- 1773Charnock Hall Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 1873Mundella Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 417 students
- 1973St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 2073St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 297 students
- 2173Bradfield Secondary SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary49.2 Attainment 8 · 1,006 students
- 2272Stannington Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 179 students
- 2371Malin Bridge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 615 students
- 2466Clifford All Saints CofE Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 2563Abbey Lane Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 533 students
- 2663All Saints' Catholic High SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary49.9 Attainment 8 · 1,404 students
- 2762Lound Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 142 students
- 2861St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 2958Greengate Lane AcademySheffield · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 3058Forge Valley School & Sixth FormSheffield · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 1,494 students
- 3157Grenoside Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
- 3256St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 3355Stocksbridge Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 3453St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)Sheffield · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 466 students
- 3551Nook Lane Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 252 students
- 3651Newfield Secondary SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary47.9 Attainment 8 · 1,048 students
- 3751Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 3851St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 3950Meadowhead School Academy TrustSheffield · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 2,006 students
- 4046Hillsborough Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
- 4145Lound Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 4245Oasis Academy WatermeadSheffield · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 4345Stocksbridge Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 184 students
- 4442Whiteways Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 4542Birley Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 525 students
- 4642UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy ParkSheffield · Academy Secondary44.0 Attainment 8 · 445 students
- 4740Woodseats Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 4840Anns Grove Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
- 4940Woodthorpe Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
- 5039Westfield SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,366 students
- 5138Wharncliffe Side Primary School and NurserySheffield · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 152 students
- 5238Birley Spa Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 5338Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior AcademySheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
- 5437Astrea Academy SheffieldSheffield · Academy All-through45.4 Attainment 8 · 1,070 students
- 5536High Hazels Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 356 students
- 5636Wisewood Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 5735Ecclesfield SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,711 students
- 5833Windmill Hill Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 266 students
- 5932Brook House JuniorSheffield · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 325 students
- 6032Porter Croft Church of England Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 6132Southey Green Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 701 students
- 6231Acres Hill Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 6330Outwood Academy CitySheffield · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,138 students
- 6430St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 6529Stocksbridge High SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary39.5 Attainment 8 · 784 students
- 6627Meynell Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 482 students
- 6727Abbeyfield Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 6826UTC Sheffield City CentreSheffield · Academy Secondary39.0 Attainment 8 · 543 students
- 6925E-ACT Pathways AcademySheffield · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 7025Lowedges Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 314 students
- 7125Gleadless Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 7224Hucklow Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 494 students
- 7323St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
- 7423Sheffield Springs AcademySheffield · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 1,083 students
- 7523The Birley AcademySheffield · Academy Secondary37.2 Attainment 8 · 1,061 students
- 7623Handsworth Grange Community Sports CollegeSheffield · Academy Secondary36.6 Attainment 8 · 989 students
- 7722Tinsley Meadows Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 650 students
- 7821Yewlands AcademySheffield · Academy Secondary37.3 Attainment 8 · 884 students
- 7920Rainbow Forge Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 347 students
- 8020St Joseph's Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 8119Owler Brook Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 8219Oasis Academy Don ValleySheffield · Academy All-through36.8 Attainment 8 · 1,116 students
- 8318Hinde House 2-16 AcademySheffield · Academy All-through41.1 Attainment 8 · 1,456 students
- 8418Monteney Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 446 students
- 8517Pye Bank CofE Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 446 students
- 8616Brigantia Hill Fort AcademySheffield · Academy Primary– · 325 students
- 8716E-Act Parkwood AcademySheffield · Academy Secondary36.5 Attainment 8 · 886 students
- 8816Bankwood Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 442 students
- 8916Greenhill Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 526 students
- 9016Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 385 students
- 9115Lower Meadow Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 281 students
- 9214Sheffield Park AcademySheffield · Academy Secondary35.1 Attainment 8 · 1,185 students
- 9313Mansel PrimarySheffield · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 432 students
- 9413Phillimore Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
- 9512Hartley Brook Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 579 students
- 9612Lift Firth ParkSheffield · Academy Secondary32.7 Attainment 8 · 1,115 students
- 9711Woodhouse West Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 366 students
- 9810Norfolk Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 469 students
- 9910Oasis Academy Fir ValeSheffield · Academy Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 389 students
- 1009St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary8% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dobcroft Nursery Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 97.7 Top 5% | – | 303 |
| 2 | Ecclesall Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 96.9 Top 5% | – | 619 |
| 3 | Totley Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 96.2 Top 5% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 4 | Loxley Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.9 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 5 | High Storrs School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.6 Top 10% | 61.0 Attainment 8 | 1,706 |
| 6 | Bradfield Dungworth Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90.5 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 120 |
| 7 | Oughtibridge Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.4 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 8 | Silverdale School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 56.7 Attainment 8 | 1,491 |
| 9 | Mercia School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.7 Top 10% | 68.1 Attainment 8 | 1,070 |
| 10 | Tapton School & Sixth Form Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 84.6 Top 25% | 58.0 Attainment 8 | 1,747 |
| 11 | Hallam Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 84.0 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 658 |
| 12 | Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.3 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 13 | King Ecgbert School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 79.2 Top 25% | 56.1 Attainment 8 | 1,575 |
| 14 | St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 76.0 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 15 | Nether Edge Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.1 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 478 |
| 16 | Notre Dame High School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 74.6 Top 25% | 52.8 Attainment 8 | 1,491 |
| 17 | Charnock Hall Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 73.3 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 18 | Mundella Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 73.2 Top 25% | – | 417 |
| 19 | St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 73.0 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 20 | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.8 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 297 |
| 21 | Bradfield Secondary School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 72.6 Top 25% | 49.2 Attainment 8 | 1,006 |
| 22 | Stannington Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 72.2 Top 25% | – | 179 |
| 23 | Malin Bridge Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 70.7 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 615 |
| 24 | Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 25 | Abbey Lane Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | – | 533 |
| 26 | All Saints' Catholic High School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.0 Top 50% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,404 |
| 27 | Lound Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 62.2 Top 50% | – | 142 |
| 28 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.3 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 29 | Greengate Lane Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.9 Top 50% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 30 | Forge Valley School & Sixth Form Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 57.8 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,494 |
| 31 | Grenoside Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.8 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 32 | St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 33 | Stocksbridge Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 54.7 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 34 | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.4 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 466 |
| 35 | Nook Lane Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 51.4 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 252 |
| 36 | Newfield Secondary School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.2 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 1,048 |
| 37 | Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.8 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 38 | St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.7 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 39 | Meadowhead School Academy Trust Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 50.2 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 2,006 |
| 40 | Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 45.9 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 41 | Lound Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 45.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 42 | Oasis Academy Watermead Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 43 | Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | – | 184 |
| 44 | Whiteways Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 41.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 45 | Birley Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 41.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 525 |
| 46 | UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 44.0 Attainment 8 | 445 |
| 47 | Woodseats Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 48 | Anns Grove Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 434 |
| 49 | Woodthorpe Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 398 |
| 50 | Westfield School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.8 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,366 |
| 51 | Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 152 |
| 52 | Birley Spa Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.5 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 53 | Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 37.5 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
| 54 | Astrea Academy Sheffield Sheffield · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Academy | 36.7 Lower 50% | 45.4 Attainment 8 | 1,070 |
| 55 | High Hazels Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 36.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 356 |
| 56 | Wisewood Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 57 | Ecclesfield School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 34.9 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,711 |
| 58 | Windmill Hill Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 33.3 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 266 |
| 59 | Brook House Junior Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 325 |
| 60 | Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 61 | Southey Green Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 701 |
| 62 | Acres Hill Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.3 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 63 | Outwood Academy City Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 30.3 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,138 |
| 64 | St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 65 | Stocksbridge High School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.1 Lower 50% | 39.5 Attainment 8 | 784 |
| 66 | Meynell Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 482 |
| 67 | Abbeyfield Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.0 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 68 | UTC Sheffield City Centre Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 25.5 Lower 50% | 39.0 Attainment 8 | 543 |
| 69 | E-ACT Pathways Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 70 | Lowedges Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.9 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 314 |
| 71 | Gleadless Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.8 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 72 | Hucklow Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 24.1 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 494 |
| 73 | St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 23.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97 |
| 74 | Sheffield Springs Academy Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.3 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 1,083 |
| 75 | The Birley Academy Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.0 Lower 50% | 37.2 Attainment 8 | 1,061 |
| 76 | Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.9 Lower 50% | 36.6 Attainment 8 | 989 |
| 77 | Tinsley Meadows Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.3 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 650 |
| 78 | Yewlands Academy Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.5 Lower 50% | 37.3 Attainment 8 | 884 |
| 79 | Rainbow Forge Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 19.9 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 347 |
| 80 | St Joseph's Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.6 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 81 | Owler Brook Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 82 | Oasis Academy Don Valley Sheffield · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 19.3 Lower 50% | 36.8 Attainment 8 | 1,116 |
| 83 | Hinde House 2-16 Academy Sheffield · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 18.3 Lower 50% | 41.1 Attainment 8 | 1,456 |
| 84 | Monteney Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 17.6 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 85 | Pye Bank CofE Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 17.1 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 86 | Brigantia Hill Fort Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 16.2 Lower 50% | – | 325 |
| 87 | E-Act Parkwood Academy Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 16.0 Lower 50% | 36.5 Attainment 8 | 886 |
| 88 | Bankwood Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 15.7 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 442 |
| 89 | Greenhill Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 15.7 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 526 |
| 90 | Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 15.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 385 |
| 91 | Lower Meadow Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 14.5 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 281 |
| 92 | Sheffield Park Academy Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 14.3 Lower 50% | 35.1 Attainment 8 | 1,185 |
| 93 | Mansel Primary Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 13.3 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 432 |
| 94 | Phillimore Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 12.5 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 95 | Hartley Brook Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 12.1 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 579 |
| 96 | Lift Firth Park Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 12.1 Lower 50% | 32.7 Attainment 8 | 1,115 |
| 97 | Woodhouse West Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 10.6 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 366 |
| 98 | Norfolk Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 9.7 Lower 50% | 36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 469 |
| 99 | Oasis Academy Fir Vale Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 9.5 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 389 |
| 100 | St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 8.8 Lower 50% | 8% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 285 |
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School in Sheffield leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Sheffield with a Success Index (England) of 97.7. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber academies & free schools league table, every school on the Sheffield page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best academies school in Sheffield?
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among academies & free schools in Sheffield with a Success Index (England) of 97.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 303).
How are academies & free schools in Sheffield ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.