The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
62.0
18.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
86%
43.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
30% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 86
- Capacity
- 90%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Head
- Mr David Charles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Finlay Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroomhall Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
King Edward VII School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Freeman College
Special school · 1.5km away
Sheffield High School GDST
Independent · 1.5km away
UTC Sheffield City Centre
Secondary · 1.6km away
Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Westbourne School
Independent · 1.8km away
Birkdale School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bethany School a selective school?
No. Bethany School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bethany School's Ofsted rating?
Bethany School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bethany School?
Bethany School currently has 86 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bethany School take?
Bethany School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is Bethany School?
Bethany School is in Sheffield, S3 7PS, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bethany School have a sixth form?
No, Bethany School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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