Birkdale School vs Sheffield High School GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 425 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale School
Sheffield · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
721 students
Sheffield High School GDST
Sheffield · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
695 students
| Measure | Birkdale School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sheffield High School GDST Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #203 of 366 | #301 of 366 |
| National rank | #2369 of 4,090 | #3379 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 721 | 695 |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | 695 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 59.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | 20.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | 1.37 |
| A level points per entry | 44.1 | 48.5 |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.birkdaleschool.org.uk | www.sheffieldhighschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Birkdale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 22.1).
- •Birkdale School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 695.
- •Birkdale School is co-educational and Sheffield High School GDST is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birkdale School better than Sheffield High School GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Birkdale School ranks higher (41.6 vs 22.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birkdale School and Sheffield High School GDST?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkdale School: 721. Sheffield High School GDST: 695. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkdale School and Sheffield High School GDST rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Birkdale School is 203rd of 366 and Sheffield High School GDST is 301st of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).