Dinnington High School is a secondary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. 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 1009 pupils on roll, which is about 70% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 31.6% 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 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.1%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Doe Quarry Lane, Sheffield, S25 2NZ
Website: www.dinningtonhigh.co.uk/
Telephone: 01909550066
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Rotherham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Kerry Wade
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 150938

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1444
Number of Pupils: 1009
Number of Boys: 483
Number of Girls: 526

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 30.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British88.10%889
African3.50%35
Other White2.90%29
White and Black Caribbean1.40%14
Unclassified1.30%13
White and Asian1.00%10
Other Mixed0.60%6
Gypsy/Roma0.20%2
Irish0.20%2
Other Asian0.20%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.20%2
Indian0.20%2
White and Black African0.10%1
Pakistani0.10%1
Chinese0.10%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dinnington Junior School
Doe Quarry Lane , Dinnington S25 2NH
- not rated 202 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dinnington Community Primary School
School Street , Dinnington S25 2RE
2out of 4 253 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Dinnington Community Primary School
School Street , Dinnington S25 2RE
- not rated 253 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lidgett Lane , Dinnington S25 2QD
3out of 4 679 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lidgett Lane , Dinnington S25 2QD
- not rated 679 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dinnington High School
Doe Quarry Lane , S25 2NZ
2out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dinnington Comprehensive Specialising in Science and Engineering
Doe Quarry Lane , Dinnington S25 2NZ
- not rated 79 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dinnington High School
Doe Quarry Lane , Dinnington S25 2NZ
- not rated 79 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rother Valley College
Doe Quarry Lane , S25 2NF
- not rated 202 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elements Academy
Doe Quarry Lane , Dinnington S25 2NF
- not rated 220 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.