High Storrs School vs Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Storrs School
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,706 students
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Ossett · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,699 students
| Measure | High Storrs School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #10 of 366 | #73 of 366 |
| National rank | #242 of 4,090 | #992 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,706 | 1,699 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,706 | 1,699 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.0 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74.4% | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.7% | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.77 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | 38.4 | 36.3 |
| town | Sheffield | Ossett |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.highstorrs.co.uk/ | ossettacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •High Storrs School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.6 vs 70.7).
- •High Storrs School is the larger school with 1,706 students compared with 1,699.
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 High Storrs School better than Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), High Storrs School ranks higher (90.6 vs 70.7 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 High Storrs School and Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Ossett in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Storrs School: 1,706. Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College: 1,699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Storrs School and Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
High Storrs School is 10th of 366 and Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is 73rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).