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Sheffield High School for Girls

SeniorGirlsAges 4–18Day695 pupils
Day fees
£14,472
How competitive entry is
School Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
695
Founded
1878
Next deadline
Open day: TBC
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Open events

Dates to be confirmed
Senior School Open Event – OctoberOctober (annually)
Dates TBC
Year 7 Entrance ExaminationJanuary preceding September intake
Dates TBC
Senior School Open Event – AprilApril (annually)
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Senior School Open EventApril (date not specified)
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Open Event - Senior SchoolOpen Events held in April and October
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Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

£14,472per year · Day · 2026/27 · est. (3 x term)
VAT-inclusive estimate £14,472VAT status TBC7-year projection £114,304
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

About the head

Alex Wilson is the Head of Sheffield High School for Girls. She holds a BA Hons from Surrey and an MA from London, with a PGCE from Cambridge. BA Hons Surrey, MA London, PGCE Cantab

All Girls By Design – empowering brave, confident, kind young women for nearly 150 years. Girls learn without limits in a purposefully crafted all-girls environment.

courage, positivity, kindness

Activities & co-curricular

sport

TennisNetballHockeySport teams (hockey, netball, tennis and more)DanceGymnasticsTrampolining

music

String groupsIndividual music lessons (piano, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, flute, acoustic guitar, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tMusic theory sessionsOrchestrasChoirsWind bandsEnsemblesIndividual music instrument lessons

drama

Theatre visits

academic club

Debate ClubPoetry competitionsModel United NationsPublic speakingCreative Writing Club

service

Duke of Edinburgh's AwardGirls of Steel Values AwardsPeer mentoring

other

Forging Futures Programme (Year 12 enrichment)KnittingDriving and survival skillsKnitting clubPhotographyFilm-makingEvents management

Facilities

sports

Dance studioState-of-the-art fitness suiteSports hall9-acre site with grassed lawnTennis and netball courtsAstro sports pitchGym (gymnastics and trampolining)

arts

Ash Grove – dedicated music facility with recital roomAsh Grove music facility with recital roomDrama studioArt studioMusic classroom (Junior)

academic

Library (open until 5:30pm)STEM and robotics roomSixth Form Centre with seminar rooms and common roomsCookery roomsMFL classroomJunior librarySixth Form Centre with seminar classrooms, common rooms, Learning Resource CentreLibrary (Senior, open until 17:30)Computing suitesScience laboratoriesSixth Form Learning Resource Centre

wellbeing

Onsite counsellor spaceYear 11 common roomOnsite counsellorSensory gardenCafeteriaCafeteria (Trinity building)Year 11 common room (Moor Lodge)

Latest exam results

88%
A-level A*–A
80%
GCSE 9–7

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

8%
to Oxbridge (2025)
72%
to Russell Group
20252024
Cohort7670
Oxbridge65
Russell Group5556
US Ivy00
Medicine911
Top universities (2025)
[{"university": "Oxford/Cambridge"

Recent coverage

In 2026, Sheffield High School for Girls achieved significant milestones including accreditation as a member of The Heads' Conference and maintaining its prestigious Platinum Careers Mark status after a rigorous assessment. The school was also shortlisted for Excellence in Pupil Enrichment at the Tes School Awards 2026. Additionally, the school hosted BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? live broadcast and held a successful Careers Fair with over 70 industry and education stands, enhancing student opportunities.

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Inspection

Isi 1 Dec 2024

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Term dates 2025/2026

autumn3 Sept 202512 Dec 2025
autumn3 Sept 202512 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring6 Jan 202626 Mar 2026
spring6 Jan 202626 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer13 Apr 202610 Jul 2026
summer13 Apr 202610 Jul 2026Half-term 22 May 2026–29 May 2026
autumn3 Sept 202611 Dec 2026
autumn3 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
spring5 Jan 202725 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
spring5 Jan 202725 Mar 2027
summer13 Apr 20279 Jul 2027Half-term 28 May 2027–4 Jun 2027
summer13 Apr 20279 Jul 2027
autumn3 Sept 202715 Dec 2027
autumn6 Sept 202715 Dec 2027
spring6 Jan 202831 Mar 2028
spring6 Jan 202831 Mar 2028
summer18 Apr 20287 Jul 2028
summer18 Apr 20287 Jul 2028

Questions parents ask

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Yes — see the Fees section on this page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.

Are there open days?+

4 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at L.Froggatt@she.gdst.net or phone on 01142660324. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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Frequently asked questions

How much are the fees at Sheffield High School for Girls?
Day fees at Sheffield High School for Girls range from £13,500 to £20,478 per year.
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.

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