Sheffield High School GDST
Sheffield, Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber · S10 2PE
One of Sheffield's longest-established girls' schools, founded in 1878 and part of the Girls' Day School Trust, this independent day school educates around 714 pupils from age 4 through to the sixth form. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance requirements met. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 15 sits comfortably within the bounds of an independent school, and a sixth form of 150 gives older girls a substantial cohort. Means-tested bursaries are available from Year 7 for the top 30 percent of applicants, alongside a broad range of scholarships.
714
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£18,501
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 714
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15
- Location
- Sheffield, Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- http://www.sheffieldhighschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 0114 2660324
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Alexandra Wilson
Latest results
Attainment 8
20.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
80%
A-level A*-A
66%
A-level A*-B
88%
Teaching & academics
At A-level, results are strong: two-thirds of grades reach A*-A and 88 percent reach A*-B, with maths and the sciences sitting among the most popular choices. At GCSE, 80 percent of grades fall in the 9-7 range, suggesting able pupils who perform well at the top end. Mathematics, biology, chemistry, English literature, history and economics dominate sixth-form choices, and the school offers the EPQ alongside GCSEs and A-levels. Notably, just over a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, indicating a school that identifies and works with individual learning needs.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 150
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 21.18%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport centres on netball, hockey, rounders and athletics. Scholarships in music, sport, art, drama and subject-specific areas point to a school that recognises talent beyond the classroom, and creative subjects such as art and design and music feature prominently at GCSE.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1878
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
For years 7-9, phones must be switched off (not just to silent) at all times from entering the school building until 3.30pm and stored in a safe place. For years 10-11, phones must be switched off between 8.30am and 3.30pm, except during morning break and lunch hour. For years 12-13, phones can be used in the sixth form centre but should be set to silent/vibrate mode; not permitted in other areas of school site.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,983 - £18,501
Means-tested from year 7 for top 30%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 December 2024
The last word
A historic GDST girls' school with excellent inspection grades and impressive sixth-form results. The bursary and scholarship programme makes it worth a look for academically ambitious families who might assume the fees place it out of reach.
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Sheffield High School GDST 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Sheffield High School GDST located?
Sheffield High School GDST is located at 10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PE.
What type of school is Sheffield High School GDST?
Sheffield High School GDST is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Sheffield High School GDST?
Sheffield High School GDST has approximately 714 pupils on roll.
What is Sheffield High School GDST's inspection rating?
Sheffield High School GDST is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 3 December 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.