April 2026
Sheffield High School for Girls was shortlisted for Excellence in Pupil Enrichment at the Tes School Awards 2026.
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Sheffield High School for Girls
Sheffield High School for Girls is an independent GDST school for girls aged 4 to 18 in Sheffield, from Infants and Juniors through to Sixth Form.
Day fees
£14,472
Entry
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At a glance
Key facts
Head
Alex Wilson
Headteacher
Gender
Girls
Pupils
695
Location
Sheffield
Suburban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
4 to 18
Founded
1878
Entry points
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Scholarships
Drama, Art, Music +2
A-level A*–A
88%
2025
GCSE 9–7
80%
2025
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent girls senior school.
Best for
- Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
Watch-outs
- Single-sex (girls). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
- Location detail is sparse in our profile — verify postcode and tube/rail link before counting on commute time.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
- Oct10Open dayNextSixth Form Open Morning
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£14,472per year · Day · 2026-27 · est. (3 x term)
Inc. VAT £14,472VAT TBC7 years: £114,604
vs London avg (£24,000)40% below
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
DanceGymnasticsHockeyNetballSport teams (hockey, netball, tennis and more)TennisTrampolining
music
ChoirsEnsemblesIndividual music instrument lessonsIndividual music lessons (piano, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, flute, acoustic guitar, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tMusic theory sessionsOrchestrasString groupsWind bands
drama
Theatre visits
academic club
Creative Writing ClubDebate ClubModel United NationsPoetry competitionsPublic speaking
service
Duke of Edinburgh's AwardGirls of Steel Values AwardsPeer mentoring
other
Driving and survival skillsEvents managementFilm-makingForging Futures Programme (Year 12 enrichment)KnittingKnitting clubPhotography
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
9-acre site with grassed lawnAstro sports pitchDance studioGym (gymnastics and trampolining)Sports hallState-of-the-art fitness suiteTennis and netball courts
arts
Art studioAsh Grove – dedicated music facility with recital roomAsh Grove music facility with recital roomDrama studioMusic classroom (Junior)
academic
Computing suitesCookery roomsJunior libraryLibrary (open until 5:30pm)Library (Senior, open until 17:30)MFL classroomScience laboratoriesSixth Form Centre with seminar classrooms, common rooms, Learning Resource CentreSixth Form Centre with seminar rooms and common roomsSixth Form Learning Resource CentreSTEM and robotics room
wellbeing
CafeteriaOnsite counsellorOnsite counsellor spaceSensory gardenYear 11 common room
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
88%
A-level A*–A
80%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
8%
to Oxbridge (2025)
72%
to Russell Group
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 76 | 70 |
| Oxbridge | 6 | 5 |
| Russell Group | 55 | 56 |
| US Ivy | 0 | 0 |
| Medicine | 9 | 11 |
Top universities (2025)
[{"university": "Oxford/Cambridge"
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA Level
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
March 2026
Sheffield High School for Girls successfully maintained its Platinum Careers Mark status following a rigorous external assessment.
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Regulation
Inspection
ISI inspection, 1 Dec 2024
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn3 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer13 Apr 2027 → 9 Jul 2027Half-term 28 May 2027–4 Jun 2027
FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is Sheffield High School for Girls best for?+
Sheffield High School for Girls suits: Parents who want a single-sex environment for their daughter.
How much are the fees at Sheffield High School for Girls?+
Day fees at Sheffield High School for Girls are £4,549 to £6,826 a term in 2026-27 (£13,647 to £20,478 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Sheffield High School for Girls?+
The next sixth-form open event at Sheffield High School for Girls is on 10 October 2026. Booking is usually required.
How does admissions work?+
We don't hold full admissions details for Sheffield High School for Girls. Ask the school directly.
Does Sheffield High School for Girls support SEND?+
Sheffield High School for Girls offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does Sheffield High School for Girls take?+
Sheffield High School for Girls takes pupils from age 4 to 18.
Is Sheffield High School for Girls a day or boarding school?+
Sheffield High School for Girls is a day school.
Is Sheffield High School for Girls co-educational or single-sex?+
Sheffield High School for Girls is a girls' school.
Where is Sheffield High School for Girls?+
Sheffield High School for Girls is in Sheffield, S10 2PE.
How do I contact admissions at Sheffield High School for Girls?+
Contact Sheffield High School for Girls by email at L.Froggatt@she.gdst.net or phone on 01142660324.
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