The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.0 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.0
17.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
32.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 243 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,668
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 8.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Dr Claire Tasker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
High Storrs Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEcclesall Primary School
Primary · Very close
Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 448m away
Bents Green School
Special school · 842m away
Silverdale School
Secondary · 848m away
Broad Elms School
Special school · 883m away
Greystones Primary School
Primary · 971m away
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 1.1km away
Nether Green Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is High Storrs School a selective school?
No. High Storrs School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend High Storrs School?
High Storrs School currently has 1,668 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High Storrs School take?
High Storrs School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is High Storrs School?
High Storrs School is in Sheffield, S11 7LH, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High Storrs School have a sixth form?
Yes, High Storrs School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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