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Sheffield High School GDST

10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PE

Sheffield High School GDST is a private secondary-stage school in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with a published age range of 3-19.

Private school Girls Ages 3-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Positivity, kindness and courage frame Sheffield High School GDST, whose history reaches back to 1878. Girls move through infant, junior, senior and sixth-form stages in a deliberately personal setting, with small classes and an aim that each pupil is seen, heard and supported as an individual.

The senior curriculum brings STEM, arts, languages and humanities together. GCSE pupils take English, mathematics and double-award science before choosing from subjects such as classical Greek, computer science, geology, philosophy, fine art and modern languages. Girls of Steel adds character education focused on resilience and leadership, giving the academic programme a distinct personal-development strand.

Robotics and performing arts sit within a broader co-curricular offer, while the GDST connection creates access to a wider network and shared opportunities. Outreach and bursaries are also part of the provision, supporting an ambition to make an all-girls education available to talented pupils from different backgrounds. The combination of subject breadth, practical activity and individual attention is central to the experience.

Senior entry follows a defined sequence of visit, registration, assessment and offer. Year 7 applicants sit English and mathematics papers based on the National Curriculum in the January before entry, with flexible arrangements in other circumstances. Applicants for Years 8 to 10 attend a taster day and complete English and mathematics assessments.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 20.7 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 48.6% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Sheffield and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Sheffield High School GDST, Sheffield, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
20.7
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
1.37
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Sheffield and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Sheffield High School GDST, Sheffield, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Girls only
Age range
3-19
Headteacher
Mrs Alexandra Wilson
Pupil roll
695 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Postcode
S10 2PE
Area
Sheffield

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Alexandra Wilson

School contact

School phone
01142660324

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
L.Froggatt@she.gdst.net
Admissions phone
01142660324
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
3-19
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£6,537 per term including VAT for Years 7-13
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
20.7 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
1.37 EBacc APS
A-level results
48.6% AAB or better
A-level average points
48.47 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 3 December 2024

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 3 December 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Sheffield High School GDST handle admissions?

Sheffield High School GDST handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Sheffield High School GDST?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Sheffield High School GDST?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Sheffield High School GDST?

Sheffield High School GDST is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 3 December 2024.