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30 nearest schools to S6 5GB
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Valley School & Sixth Form 1,494 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Shooters Grove Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Malin Bridge Primary School 615 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Rivelin Primary School 379 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 200 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Walkley Primary School 431 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Westways Primary School 616 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Wisewood Nursery & Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Lydgate Infant School 339 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Loxley Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Nook Lane Junior School 252 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Stannington Infant School 179 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School 349 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Lydgate Junior School 482 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Marlcliffe Community Primary School 469 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Tapton School & Sixth Form 1,747 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Broomhill Infant School 109 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Bethany School 90 pupils | Other independent school | 4–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 237 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Birkdale School 721 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Notre Dame High School 1,491 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| King Edward VII School 1,729 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Sheffield High School GDST 695 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Netherthorpe Primary School 257 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Westbourne School 276 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Springfield Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy 886 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Broomhall Nursery School 94 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Hallam Nursery & Primary School 658 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.