Sheffield High School GDST, Sheffield
Sheffield High School GDST is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 19 in Sheffield. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sheffield High School GDST in detail
Sheffield High School GDST in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Since 1878 we have been at the heart of all-girls education in Yorkshire and are proud to continue to achieve amongst the top academic results in the region each year."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 19 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Sheffield
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Sheffield High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Sheffield High School GDST are Westbourne School (0.1 miles); Birkdale School (0.3 miles, selective); Bethany School (0.9 miles, Good); and Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery (1.7 miles).
Westbourne SchoolBirkdale SchoolBethany SchoolMylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
Where pupils go next
Of the 74 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 84% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 7% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 153 pupils (22%) received SEN support and 4 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is University of Sheffield to Middlewood, about 1140 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clarkehouse Road/Ash Grove (adjacent), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sheffield High School GDST stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 649 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
3 December 2024
Short Visit
30 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 September 2021
Regulatory Compliance
18 October 2017
Integrated
29 January 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,647 to £19,611
depending on year group
| Reception - Year 2 | £13,647 a year |
| Year 3 - 6 | £14,472 a year |
| Year 7 | £19,611 a year |
| Year 8 - 13 | £19,611 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Sheffield - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Sheffield High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Sheffield High School GDST
Sheffield Girls’ Community Gathers for Movie Night
22 Sep 2026
Hard work, friendship and outstanding achievements for our GCSE Class of 2026
20 Aug 2026
Celebrating our Class of 2026: outstanding A Level results and exciting futures ahead
13 Aug 2026
New Data from The Telegraph Recognises Value and Quality of Education at Sheffield Girls’
28 Jul 2026
From classroom discussion to national debate: Sheffield Girls’ hosts BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions?
29 Jun 2026
Sheffield Girls’ to host BBC’s Any Questions?
12 May 2026
From Sheffield High School GDST's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Sheffield High School GDST
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sheffield High School GDST.
- Rattle and Roll Performance: Sheffield High School Wrap Around and Holiday ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Play in Westbourne240m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Crookes English And Maths Study Centre350m away · Not yet graded
- Play in Birkdale430m away · Not yet graded
- Stay And Play After School Club730m away · Not yet graded
- Kings Camps820m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 39
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 31 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Sheffield is 17 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
695 pupils
1,163 places
468 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sheffield
Across Sheffield council
Places available
6,421
Applications
6,416
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Sheffield council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
153
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
22.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
695
Total Pupils
0
Boys
695
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Sheffield High School GDST
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Sheffield High School GDST
What are GCSE results like at Sheffield High School GDST?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Sheffield High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Sheffield High School GDST last inspected?
Sheffield High School GDST is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2024.
How many pupils go to Sheffield High School GDST?
Sheffield High School GDST has around 695 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Sheffield High School GDST?
Sheffield High School GDST is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Sheffield High School GDST have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Rattle and Roll Performance: Sheffield High School Wrap Around and Holiday Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Sheffield High School GDST?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 31 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 11 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Sheffield is 17 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sheffield High School GDST?
Sheffield High School GDST is at 10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)