High Storrs School
Sheffield, S11 7LH · Sheffield · secondary school
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4th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 414 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7/10 among them, against 9.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 74.1 · 93 | 30% | 2.83 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.87 · 96 | 25% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.7 · 92 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
High Storrs School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 61.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.87 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9 out of 10 among them, against 9.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,706 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,680. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to teaching quality since then? How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data?
What Ofsted said about High Storrs School
Overview
High Storrs School continues to be a good school, described as "highly ambitious and warmly supportive." Pupils thrive in an environment where leaders lead by example, creating a culture where "everyone is welcome" and staff morale is very high.
Strengths
- Pupils behave extremely well in lessons, are "keen to learn," and take pride in their house system and achievements.
- The curriculum is ambitious, offering a broad range of subjects including classical civilisation and Latin, with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders provide over 50 extra-curricular clubs, ensuring there is "something for everyone," which are attended by the vast majority of pupils.
- Staff are highly valued, with leaders helping them manage workload, resulting in "very high" staff morale and pride in working at the school.
- Pupils receive comprehensive personal, social, health, citizenship and economic education (PSHCEE), talking confidently about healthy relationships and online safety.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine curriculum planning at key stages 3 and 4, particularly in subjects like English, to ensure it is precise enough for teachers.
- Teachers must routinely check pupils’ understanding before moving on to identify and challenge misconceptions, as this is not currently done consistently.
- Leaders need to tighten procedures regarding alternative provision to confirm with "absolute clarity" that the local authority has carried out all required safeguarding checks.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring pupils at risk are identified quickly and working proactively with agencies to keep children safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.1 |
| 2024/25 | 61.0 |
| 2025/26 | 59.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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