Schools across Sheffield
Local authority · 199 schools across 2 towns
199
136 primary · 28 secondary
85,433
92% capacity used
52
5 outstanding · 47 good
93,362
7,929 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
69.8%
KS2 Maths
68.9%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
5,500 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,219 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.3%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.8%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
166
2024/25
Absence trend across Sheffield schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
49%
Plans Issued
670
Assessment Requests
1,211
Tribunal Cases
51
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
129
Lodged
(1.7%)
86
Heard
13
Successful
(15%)
Primary (infant classes)
70
Lodged
(1.1%)
51
Heard
2
Successful
(4%)
Secondary
236
Lodged
(3.1%)
139
Heard
49
Successful
(35%)
Total
365
Lodged
(2.4%)
225
Heard
62
Successful
(28%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.