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
- 492Hoylandswaine Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 94 students
- 591Loxley Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 691High Storrs SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary61.0 Attainment 8 · 1,706 students
- 791Bradfield Dungworth Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 120 students
- 888Oughtibridge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 987Silverdale SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary56.7 Attainment 8 · 1,491 students
- 1087Mercia SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary68.1 Attainment 8 · 1,070 students
- 1185Tapton School & Sixth FormSheffield · Academy Secondary58.0 Attainment 8 · 1,747 students
- 1284Hallam Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 658 students
- 1384Aston Hall Junior and Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 288 students
- 1480Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 1579King Ecgbert SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary56.1 Attainment 8 · 1,575 students
- 1679Swallownest Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 1776St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 1875Nether Edge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 478 students
- 1975Notre Dame High SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary52.8 Attainment 8 · 1,491 students
- 2073Charnock Hall Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 406 students
- 2173Mundella Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 417 students
- 2273St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 2373St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 297 students
- 2473Bradfield Secondary SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary49.2 Attainment 8 · 1,006 students
- 2572Stannington Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 179 students
- 2671Malin Bridge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 615 students
- 2766Clifford All Saints CofE Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 2863Abbey Lane Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 533 students
- 2963All Saints' Catholic High SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary49.9 Attainment 8 · 1,404 students
- 3062Lound Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 142 students
- 3161St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 3260Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 176 students
- 3358Anston Greenlands Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 3458Greengate Lane AcademySheffield · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 3558Forge Valley School & Sixth FormSheffield · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 1,494 students
- 3657Grenoside Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
- 3756St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 3855Stocksbridge Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 3953St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)Sheffield · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 466 students
- 4053Anston Park Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 155 students
- 4151Nook Lane Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 252 students
- 4251Wales High SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary45.3 Attainment 8 · 1,783 students
- 4351Newfield Secondary SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary47.9 Attainment 8 · 1,048 students
- 4451Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 4551St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 4650Meadowhead School Academy TrustSheffield · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 2,006 students
- 4750Anston Hillcrest Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 4850Aston AcademySheffield · Academy Secondary44.2 Attainment 8 · 1,366 students
- 4949Harthill Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 149 students
- 5047Kiveton Park Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 158 students
- 5146Hillsborough Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
- 5245Lound Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 5345Oasis Academy WatermeadSheffield · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
- 5445Stocksbridge Nursery Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 184 students
- 5543Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 5642Whiteways Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 5742Birley Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 525 students
- 5842UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy ParkSheffield · Academy Secondary44.0 Attainment 8 · 445 students
- 5940Woodseats Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 6040Anns Grove Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
- 6140Woodthorpe Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
- 6239Westfield SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,366 students
- 6339Dinnington High SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary42.3 Attainment 8 · 1,005 students
- 6438Wharncliffe Side Primary School and NurserySheffield · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 152 students
- 6538Birley Spa Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 6638Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior AcademySheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
- 6737Astrea Academy SheffieldSheffield · Academy All-through45.4 Attainment 8 · 1,070 students
- 6836High Hazels Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 356 students
- 6936Wisewood Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 7035Laughton Junior and Infant SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
- 7135Ecclesfield SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,711 students
- 7234Anston Park Junior SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary– · 206 students
- 7333Windmill Hill Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 266 students
- 7432Brook House JuniorSheffield · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 325 students
- 7532Porter Croft Church of England Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 7632Southey Green Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 701 students
- 7731Acres Hill Community Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 7830Outwood Academy CitySheffield · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,138 students
- 7930St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 8029Stocksbridge High SchoolSheffield · Academy Secondary39.5 Attainment 8 · 784 students
- 8127Meynell Nursery & Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 482 students
- 8227Abbeyfield Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 8327Aston Lodge Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
- 8426Anston Brook Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 8526UTC Sheffield City CentreSheffield · Academy Secondary39.0 Attainment 8 · 543 students
- 8625E-ACT Pathways AcademySheffield · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 8725Lowedges Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 314 students
- 8825Gleadless Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 8924Hucklow Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 494 students
- 9023St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
- 9123Sheffield Springs AcademySheffield · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 1,083 students
- 9223The Birley AcademySheffield · Academy Secondary37.2 Attainment 8 · 1,061 students
- 9323Handsworth Grange Community Sports CollegeSheffield · Academy Secondary36.6 Attainment 8 · 989 students
- 9422Tinsley Meadows Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 650 students
- 9521Yewlands AcademySheffield · Academy Secondary37.3 Attainment 8 · 884 students
- 9620Rainbow Forge Primary AcademySheffield · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 347 students
- 9720St Joseph's Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 9819Owler Brook Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 9919Oasis Academy Don ValleySheffield · Academy All-through36.8 Attainment 8 · 1,116 students
- 10018Hinde House 2-16 AcademySheffield · Academy All-through41.1 Attainment 8 · 1,456 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 | Hoylandswaine Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.6 Top 5% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
| 5 | Loxley Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.9 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 6 | High Storrs School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 90.6 Top 10% | 61.0 Attainment 8 | 1,706 |
| 7 | Bradfield Dungworth Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90.5 Top 10% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 120 |
| 8 | Oughtibridge Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.4 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 9 | Silverdale School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 56.7 Attainment 8 | 1,491 |
| 10 | Mercia School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 86.7 Top 10% | 68.1 Attainment 8 | 1,070 |
| 11 | Tapton School & Sixth Form Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 84.6 Top 25% | 58.0 Attainment 8 | 1,747 |
| 12 | Hallam Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 84.0 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 658 |
| 13 | Aston Hall Junior and Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 83.7 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 288 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | King Ecgbert School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 79.2 Top 25% | 56.1 Attainment 8 | 1,575 |
| 16 | Swallownest Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.2 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | Nether Edge Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.1 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 478 |
| 19 | Notre Dame High School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 74.6 Top 25% | 52.8 Attainment 8 | 1,491 |
| 20 | Charnock Hall Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 73.3 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 406 |
| 21 | Mundella Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 73.2 Top 25% | – | 417 |
| 22 | St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 73.0 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 23 | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.8 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 297 |
| 24 | Bradfield Secondary School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 72.6 Top 25% | 49.2 Attainment 8 | 1,006 |
| 25 | Stannington Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 72.2 Top 25% | – | 179 |
| 26 | Malin Bridge Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 70.7 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 615 |
| 27 | Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 28 | Abbey Lane Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | – | 533 |
| 29 | All Saints' Catholic High School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.0 Top 50% | 49.9 Attainment 8 | 1,404 |
| 30 | Lound Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 62.2 Top 50% | – | 142 |
| 31 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.3 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 32 | Aston All Saints CofE (A) Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.5 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 33 | Anston Greenlands Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.4 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 34 | Greengate Lane Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.9 Top 50% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 35 | Forge Valley School & Sixth Form Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 57.8 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,494 |
| 36 | Grenoside Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.8 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 37 | St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 38 | Stocksbridge Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 54.7 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 39 | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.4 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 466 |
| 40 | Anston Park Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 53.0 Top 50% | – | 155 |
| 41 | Nook Lane Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 51.4 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 252 |
| 42 | Wales High School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.4 Top 50% | 45.3 Attainment 8 | 1,783 |
| 43 | Newfield Secondary School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.2 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 1,048 |
| 44 | Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.8 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 45 | 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 |
| 46 | Meadowhead School Academy Trust Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 50.2 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 2,006 |
| 47 | Anston Hillcrest Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.0 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 48 | Aston Academy Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 49.5 Top 50% | 44.2 Attainment 8 | 1,366 |
| 49 | Harthill Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 48.5 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 149 |
| 50 | Kiveton Park Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 47.1 Lower 50% | – | 158 |
| 51 | Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 45.9 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 52 | Lound Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 45.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 53 | Oasis Academy Watermead Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 423 |
| 54 | Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | – | 184 |
| 55 | Laughton All Saints' CofE Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 56 | Whiteways Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 41.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 57 | Birley Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 41.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 525 |
| 58 | UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 44.0 Attainment 8 | 445 |
| 59 | Woodseats Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 60 | Anns Grove Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 434 |
| 61 | Woodthorpe Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 398 |
| 62 | Westfield School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.8 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,366 |
| 63 | Dinnington High School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 38.7 Lower 50% | 42.3 Attainment 8 | 1,005 |
| 64 | Wharncliffe Side Primary School and Nursery Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 152 |
| 65 | Birley Spa Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.5 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 66 | Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 37.5 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
| 67 | Astrea Academy Sheffield Sheffield · All-through · Ages 2–18 | Academy | 36.7 Lower 50% | 45.4 Attainment 8 | 1,070 |
| 68 | High Hazels Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 36.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 356 |
| 69 | Wisewood Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 70 | Laughton Junior and Infant School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 35.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 188 |
| 71 | Ecclesfield School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 34.9 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,711 |
| 72 | Anston Park Junior School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 34.4 Lower 50% | – | 206 |
| 73 | Windmill Hill Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 33.3 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 266 |
| 74 | Brook House Junior Sheffield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 325 |
| 75 | Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 76 | Southey Green Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 701 |
| 77 | Acres Hill Community Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.3 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 78 | Outwood Academy City Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 30.3 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,138 |
| 79 | St Thomas More Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 80 | Stocksbridge High School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.1 Lower 50% | 39.5 Attainment 8 | 784 |
| 81 | Meynell Nursery & Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.3 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 482 |
| 82 | Abbeyfield Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.0 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 83 | Aston Lodge Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.7 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 174 |
| 84 | Anston Brook Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.6 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 85 | UTC Sheffield City Centre Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 25.5 Lower 50% | 39.0 Attainment 8 | 543 |
| 86 | E-ACT Pathways Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 87 | Lowedges Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.9 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 314 |
| 88 | Gleadless Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.8 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 89 | Hucklow Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 24.1 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 494 |
| 90 | 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 |
| 91 | Sheffield Springs Academy Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.3 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 1,083 |
| 92 | The Birley Academy Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.0 Lower 50% | 37.2 Attainment 8 | 1,061 |
| 93 | Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.9 Lower 50% | 36.6 Attainment 8 | 989 |
| 94 | Tinsley Meadows Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.3 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 650 |
| 95 | Yewlands Academy Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.5 Lower 50% | 37.3 Attainment 8 | 884 |
| 96 | Rainbow Forge Primary Academy Sheffield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 19.9 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 347 |
| 97 | St Joseph's Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.6 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 98 | Owler Brook Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 99 | Oasis Academy Don Valley Sheffield · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 19.3 Lower 50% | 36.8 Attainment 8 | 1,116 |
| 100 | Hinde House 2-16 Academy Sheffield · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 18.3 Lower 50% | 41.1 Attainment 8 | 1,456 |
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.
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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.