Located in Sheffield, Dinnington High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Dinnington High School currently has around 1007 pupils on roll, which is about 70% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 28.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.1%.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 35% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Doe Quarry Lane, Sheffield, S25 2NZ |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Rotherham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Phil Davis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 141730 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1444 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1007 |
| Number of Boys: | 503 |
| Number of Girls: | 504 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.1% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnington Junior School Doe Quarry Lane , Dinnington S25 2NH | - not rated | 126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinnington Community Primary School School Street , Dinnington S25 2RE | 2out of 4 | 227 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinnington Community Primary School School Street , Dinnington S25 2RE | - not rated | 227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Lidgett Lane , Dinnington S25 2QD | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Lidgett Lane , Dinnington S25 2QD | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnington Comprehensive Specialising in Science and Engineering Doe Quarry Lane , Dinnington S25 2NZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinnington High School Doe Quarry Lane , Dinnington S25 2NZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinnington High School Doe Quarry Lane , S25 2NZ | 2out of 4 | 79 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Valley College Doe Quarry Lane , S25 2NF | - not rated | 126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elements Academy Doe Quarry Lane , Dinnington S25 2NF | - not rated | 163 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.