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High Storrs School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Dr Claire Tasker (Headteacher)

corporate_fareMINERVA LEARNING TRUST

location_onSheffield, S11 7LH

language Visit Website phone 01142670000

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2013

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Students

1,695

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Attainment 8

59.7

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Sheffield

#334 of 4,024 nationally

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High Storrs School is a Academy converter secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

High Storrs School is an academy converter in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MINERVA LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,706 pupils on roll, of whom 8% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.7, placing the school #3 in Sheffield and #334 of 4,024 nationally. 74.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 43.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 62.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 34.0% at A*–A. In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 40.9% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #164 nationally), out of 59.9% progressing to higher education overall. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2013. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

59.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

74.10%

Grade 4+ E&M

85.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)43.1%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)83.50%

Triple Science Entry42.40%

EBacc Slot Score18.4 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

74.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

85.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)46.2%

Entering EBacc70.20%

EBacc APS5.77

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.87

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.1

Grade 5+ E&M

78.20%

Entering EBacc75.30%

EBacc APS5.81

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS5.59

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS5.79

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS5.37

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

95.8%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94.6%

Apprenticeships0.8%

Employment0.4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3.8%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

169

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*12.5%

Achieving A*–A34.0%

Achieving A*–B62.4%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate3.6%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

241

Retention rate93.40%

Post-18 Destinations 84.2% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 59.9%

handshake Apprenticeships 1.4%

work Employment 22.1%

Not sustained / NEET8.1%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

259

Retention rate91.90%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)88.2% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 65.4%

stars Top-Third Universities 40.9%

handshake Apprenticeships 0.8%

work Employment 17.7%

Not sustained / NEET9.3%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

229

Retention rate96.1%

Post-18 Destinations 84.4% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 54.1%

handshake Apprenticeships 1.4%

work Employment 24.3%

Not sustained / NEET9.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#246 / 4,024	#3	#334	#1	—	#164	#1,149
2025	#246 / 3,948	#2	#292	#1	#800	#164	#1,149
2024	#163 / 4,450	#1	#297	#137	#885	#164	#1,149
2023	#151 / 4,321	#1	#293	#181	—	—	#705
2022	#538 / 4,199	#5	#532	#1,158	—	—	#1,494
2019	#447 / 2,711	#4	#341	#713	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2013-11-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Latest Ungraded: School remains Good

2008-12-03

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.3%(5 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,668 pupils. During this period, there were 7 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,668	7	0.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,668	24	1.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,651	9	0.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,660	14	0.8%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,667	15	0.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,687	10	0.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,695	14	0.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,698	6	0.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,693	19	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,695	19	1.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,692	20	1.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,689	15	0.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,687	4	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,688	25	1.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,660	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,660	26	1.6%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,661	18	1.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,629	6	0.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,633	18	1.1%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,637	10	0.6%	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 76 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 72 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

91%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

93%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree31%

agree35%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

not applicable92%

Neither agree nor disagree4%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree47%

agree43%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

Neither agree nor disagree5%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree55%

agree29%

Neither agree nor disagree7%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

Don't know3%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree51%

agree34%

Neither agree nor disagree5%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

Don't know3%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree46%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

Neither agree nor disagree7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree39%

agree24%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

not applicable21%

Neither agree nor disagree7%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree34%

agree31%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

Don't know4%

Neither agree nor disagree6%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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