University of Sheffield, Sheffield
University of Sheffield is a school for pupils in Sheffield.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
University of Sheffield in detail
University of Sheffield in its own words
In its own words: "Our distinctive and innovative research will be world-leading and world-changing. We will produce the highest quality research to drive intellectual advances and address global challenges. We will enable and actively promote a culture of research excellence across our University community, delivering internationally recognised outputs, supported by sector-leading research income and facilities."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is University of Sheffield to Middlewood, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Western Bank/Brook Hill (at), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood University of Sheffield stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1122 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The University of Sheffield provides high-quality apprenticeships where learners develop strong skills that help them become valued employees quickly. Apprentices benefit from close working relationships between university staff and employers, meaning they can practice at work what they learn in lessons. The university creates a supportive, professional learning environment where apprentices feel confident and enjoy their studies.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between university staff and employers ensure apprentices gain practical experience matching their learning -
- Teachers use excellent equipment and effective teaching methods to help apprentices master skills and knowledge -
- High achievement rates across most courses with many apprentices gaining merit or distinction grades -
- Effective oversight through the apprenticeship hub with rigorous quality assurance and swift intervention for struggling apprentices -
- Staff set high professional expectations and act as role models, particularly emphasizing workplace safety and professional conduct
Areas for Improvement
- Some apprentice registered nurses are confused when teachers reference topics they haven't yet studied -
- A few apprentices experience delays in receiving learning support plans at the start of their courses -
- In some online hybrid lessons, tutors don't consistently check understanding of remote apprentices as well as classroom-based ones -
- A small number of underperforming apprenticeships need improved achievement rates -
- Some apprentices are unaware of the university's careers service
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with apprentices feeling safe, reporting no bullying or harassment, and having full confidence that any concerns will be dealt with swiftly.
Extracurricular Activities
Work placements in different healthcare specialisms, talks from external speakers, peer mentoring from final-year apprentices
The University of Sheffield offers apprenticeships in engineering and healthcare, with 1,120 apprentices enrolled across various levels from level 3 to level 7. The provider was rated Good overall, with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from University of Sheffield
Rope Women: Online Exhibition and Activity Trails launched by National Fairground and Circus Archive
2 Oct 2026
Professor Mahnaz Arvaneh Secures ARIA and Pillar VC Support to Drive AI Neurotech Research at Sheffield
4 Aug 2026
Publication of a new book about mesothelioma
29 Sep 2025
From University of Sheffield's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 98
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 28
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 98 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 28 serious and 70 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
22 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
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.
Inspection History(3)
Questions parents ask about University of Sheffield
What is the catchment area for University of Sheffield?
No fixed boundary. When University of Sheffield is oversubscribed, Sheffield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to University of Sheffield?
Apply through Sheffield's coordinated admissions process, naming University of Sheffield on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near University of Sheffield?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 98 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 28 serious and 70 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 22 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 University of Sheffield?
University of Sheffield is at Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)