Bethany School
Sheffield, Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber · S3 7PS
Bethany School is a small independent school in Sheffield, where a roll of just 86 pupils makes for an unusually intimate setting. Founded on a Christian ethos and inspected by the ISI, it educates a mixed cohort from age 11 through to GCSE. The scale here is deliberate: with so few pupils, attention is individual rather than mass-produced, and almost a third receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school comfortable adapting to a range of needs. Families drawn to a close-knit, faith-rooted environment over a large institution will find the proposition clear.
86
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 86
- Location
- Sheffield, Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- www.bethanyschoolsheffield.org
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr David Charles
Latest results
Attainment 8
62
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
86%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The headline results are strong: an Attainment 8 score of 62 sits well above the national average of 46.9, and 86% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. The curriculum leads to GCSE, with maths, English literature and language among the most popular subjects. Notably, Drama & Theatre Studies and Fine Art also feature prominently, hinting at genuine strength in the creative and performing arts alongside the academic core.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 30.23%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, faith-based school punching above its weight academically, Bethany suits families who value personal attention and a creative streak over the scale of a larger institution.
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Bethany School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bethany School located?
Bethany School is located at Finlay Street, Sheffield, S3 7PS.
What type of school is Bethany School?
Bethany School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Bethany School?
Bethany School has approximately 86 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.