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High Storrs School
High Storrs Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7LH, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.7 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,668
Capacity
1,680
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 61.0, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in English and Maths, where 86% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Additionally, 81% of pupils progress to university, with 41% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways. While the school shows impressive strengths, it's important to note that the Ofsted report is from 2013, so recent developments may not be fully reflected in the current data.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 61.0 | Top 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 74% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 70% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 217 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.35759, -1.52253 · S11 7LH
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145455
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highstorrs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is High Storrs School rated by Ofsted?
High Storrs School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2013.
Is High Storrs School a good school?
High Storrs School scores 78.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at High Storrs School in GCSEs?
High Storrs School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.0. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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