Schools in Sheffield, East Midlands (2025)
8 schools · 2,071 students · 4 local authority, 4 academy · median Pupils on roll 154.
Sheffield, in East Midlands, has 8 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,071 students. By level there are 7 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 4 local authority, 4 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Sheffield's schools is 154, below the East Midlands median of 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
7 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Marsh Lane Primary School (87.4, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary (68.7, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Eckington School (32.7, lower 50% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Eckington School (1,124 students), Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary (213 students), Renishaw Primary School (187 students).
Ranked schools in Sheffield
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 187Marsh Lane Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 147 students
- 269Immaculate Conception Catholic PrimarySheffield · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 333Eckington SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary40.6 Attainment 8 · 1,124 students
- 428Killamarsh Infant SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary– · 154 students
- 527Renishaw Primary SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 620Killamarsh Junior SchoolSheffield · Local authority Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 126 students
- 720Eckington Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 120 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marsh Lane Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 87.4 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 147 |
| 2 | Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 68.7 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 3 | Eckington School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 32.7 Lower 50% | 40.6 Attainment 8 | 1,124 |
| 4 | Killamarsh Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 27.6 Lower 50% | – | 154 |
| 5 | Renishaw Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 26.8 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 6 | Killamarsh Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 20.4 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 126 |
| 7 | Eckington Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 19.5 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 120 |
Other schools in Sheffield
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Sheffield side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sheffield?
Marsh Lane Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Sheffield with a Success Index (England) of 87.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Sheffield?
Sheffield has 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,071 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Sheffield?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Sheffield is 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.