Sheffield independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 schools in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 194Bethany SchoolSheffield · Independent All-through62.0 Attainment 8 · 90 students
- 293Westbourne SchoolSheffield · Independent All-through62.3 Attainment 8 · 276 students
- 372Al-Mahad Al-IslamiSouth Yorkshire · Independent Secondary55.2 Attainment 8 · 77 students
- 442Birkdale SchoolSheffield · Independent All-through43.7 Attainment 8 · 721 students
- 522Sheffield High School GDSTSheffield · Independent All-through20.7 Attainment 8 · 695 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethany School Sheffield · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Independent | 94.2 Top 5% | 62.0 Attainment 8 | 90 |
| 2 | Westbourne School Sheffield · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Independent | 92.9 Top 5% | 62.3 Attainment 8 | 276 |
| 3 | Al-Mahad Al-Islami South Yorkshire · Secondary · Ages 11–17 | Independent | 72.4 Top 25% | 55.2 Attainment 8 | 77 |
| 4 | Birkdale School Sheffield · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Independent | 41.6 Lower 50% | 43.7 Attainment 8 | 721 |
| 5 | Sheffield High School GDST Sheffield · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 22.1 Lower 50% | 20.7 Attainment 8 | 695 |
Bethany School in Sheffield leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Sheffield with a Success Index (England) of 94.2. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber independent schools league table, every school on the Sheffield page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Sheffield?
Bethany School in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among independent schools in Sheffield with a Success Index (England) of 94.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 90).
How are independent 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.