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Sheffield state schools league table 2025

Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. 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.

  1. 1
    98
    Dobcroft Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 303 students
  2. 2
    97
    Ecclesall Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 619 students
  3. 3
    96
    Totley Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
  4. 4
    91
    Loxley Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
  5. 5
    91
    High Storrs SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary61.0 Attainment 8 · 1,706 students
  6. 6
    91
    Bradfield Dungworth Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 120 students
  7. 7
    89
    Dore Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 484 students
  8. 8
    88
    Oughtibridge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
  9. 9
    87
    Silverdale SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary56.7 Attainment 8 · 1,491 students
  10. 10
    87
    Mercia SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary68.1 Attainment 8 · 1,070 students
  11. 11
    85
    Tapton School & Sixth FormSheffield · Academy Secondary58.0 Attainment 8 · 1,747 students
  12. 12
    84
    Hallam Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 658 students
  13. 13
    84
    Lydgate Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 339 students
  14. 14
    82
    Carter Knowle Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
  15. 15
    82
    Nether Green Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 186 students
  16. 16
    80
    Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
  17. 17
    79
    King Ecgbert SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary56.1 Attainment 8 · 1,575 students
  18. 18
    77
    Carfield Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 538 students
  19. 19
    76
    St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
  20. 20
    75
    Nether Edge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 478 students
  21. 21
    75
    Broomhill Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 109 students
  22. 22
    75
    Notre Dame High SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary52.8 Attainment 8 · 1,491 students
  23. 23
    74
    Marlcliffe Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 469 students
  24. 24
    73
    Charnock Hall Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
  25. 25
    73
    Mundella Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 417 students
  26. 26
    73
    St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
  27. 27
    73
    Westways Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 616 students
  28. 28
    73
    St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 297 students
  29. 29
    73
    Bradfield Secondary SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary49.2 Attainment 8 · 1,006 students
  30. 30
    72
    Stannington Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 179 students
  31. 31
    72
    Mosborough Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
  32. 32
    71
    Malin Bridge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 615 students
  33. 33
    66
    Clifford All Saints CofE Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
  34. 34
    65
    Holt House Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 166 students
  35. 35
    65
    King Edward VII SchoolSheffield · Local authority Secondary50.8 Attainment 8 · 1,729 students
  36. 36
    65
    Beighton Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 251 students
  37. 37
    63
    Abbey Lane Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 533 students
  38. 38
    63
    All Saints' Catholic High SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary49.9 Attainment 8 · 1,404 students
  39. 39
    62
    Lound Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 142 students
  40. 40
    62
    Norton Free Church of England Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  41. 41
    62
    Athelstan Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 604 students
  42. 42
    62
    Walkley Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
  43. 43
    61
    St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
  44. 44
    61
    Prince Edward Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
  45. 45
    59
    Meersbrook Bank Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
  46. 46
    58
    Greengate Lane AcademySheffield · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
  47. 47
    58
    Forge Valley School & Sixth FormSheffield · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 1,494 students
  48. 48
    57
    Grenoside Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
  49. 49
    56
    St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
  50. 50
    55
    Stocksbridge Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
  51. 51
    54
    Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
  52. 52
    54
    Halfway Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
  53. 53
    53
    St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)Sheffield · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 466 students
  54. 54
    52
    Lydgate Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 482 students
  55. 55
    52
    Nether Green Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 375 students
  56. 56
    52
    Shortbrook Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 131 students
  57. 57
    52
    Royd Nursery and Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 207 students
  58. 58
    51
    Nook Lane Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 252 students
  59. 59
    51
    Newfield Secondary SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary47.9 Attainment 8 · 1,048 students
  60. 60
    51
    Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
  61. 61
    51
    St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
  62. 62
    50
    Meadowhead School Academy TrustSheffield · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 2,006 students
  63. 63
    50
    Halfway Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 197 students
  64. 64
    47
    Ballifield Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
  65. 65
    47
    Bradway Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
  66. 66
    47
    Angram Bank Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
  67. 67
    46
    Hillsborough Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
  68. 68
    45
    Pipworth Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 379 students
  69. 69
    45
    Lound Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
  70. 70
    45
    Oasis Academy WatermeadSheffield · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
  71. 71
    45
    Stocksbridge Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 184 students
  72. 72
    45
    Rivelin Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 379 students
  73. 73
    43
    Coit Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
  74. 74
    42
    Whiteways Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
  75. 75
    42
    Birley Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 525 students
  76. 76
    42
    UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy ParkSheffield · Academy Secondary44.0 Attainment 8 · 445 students
  77. 77
    40
    Woodseats Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
  78. 78
    40
    Anns Grove Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
  79. 79
    40
    Woodthorpe Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
  80. 80
    39
    Westfield SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,366 students
  81. 81
    38
    Wharncliffe Side Primary School and NurserySheffield · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 152 students
  82. 82
    38
    Birley Spa Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
  83. 83
    38
    Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior AcademySheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
  84. 84
    37
    Waterthorpe Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 123 students
  85. 85
    37
    Astrea Academy SheffieldSheffield · Academy All-through45.4 Attainment 8 · 1,070 students
  86. 86
    36
    High Hazels Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 356 students
  87. 87
    36
    Wisewood Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
  88. 88
    35
    Brunswick Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 459 students
  89. 89
    35
    Ecclesfield SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,711 students
  90. 90
    34
    Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 480 students
  91. 91
    33
    Windmill Hill Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 266 students
  92. 92
    32
    Intake Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
  93. 93
    32
    Lowfield Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 409 students
  94. 94
    32
    Brook House JuniorSheffield · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 325 students
  95. 95
    32
    Porter Croft Church of England Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
  96. 96
    32
    Southey Green Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 701 students
  97. 97
    31
    Acres Hill Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
  98. 98
    31
    Stradbroke Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 475 students
  99. 99
    30
    Outwood Academy CitySheffield · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,138 students
  100. 100
    30
    St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students

Dobcroft Nursery Infant School in Sheffield leads the 2025 list of state schools in Sheffield with a Success Index (England) of 97.7. Of the 100 schools shown, 64 are academy, 36 are local authority.

For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber state 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 state school in Sheffield?

Dobcroft Nursery Infant School in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among state schools in Sheffield with a Success Index (England) of 97.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 303).

How are state 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.