High Storrs 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 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.
High Storrs School currently has around 1668 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 65% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | High Storrs Road, Sheffield, S11 7LH |
| Website: | http://www.highstorrs.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01142670000 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sheffield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Claire Tasker |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145455 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1680 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1668 |
| Number of Boys: | 853 |
| Number of Girls: | 815 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.10% | 1336 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 60 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 44 |
| Pakistani | 2.60% | 43 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 38 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 25 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 22 |
| African | 1.10% | 19 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 13 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesall Primary School High Storrs Road , Ecclesall S11 7LG | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesall Primary School High Storrs Road , Ecclesall S11 7LG | - not rated | 273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesall Church of England Junior School Ringinglow Road , S11 7PQ | - not rated | 471 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford All Saints CofE Primary School Ringinglow Road , S11 7PQ | 2out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greystones Primary School Tullibardine Road , Greystones S11 7GL | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallam Middle School Hallam Grange Crescent , S10 4BD | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Bents Crescent , S11 9QH | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Bents Crescent , S11 9QH | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame High School Fulwood Road , S10 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkwood Secondary School Ringinglow Road , S11 7TB | - not rated | 919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bents Green School Ringinglow Road , S11 7TB | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bents Green School Ringinglow Road , S11 7TB | - not rated | 919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broad Elms School Broad Elms Lane , S11 9RQ | - not rated | 965 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Button Hill , Ecclesall S11 9HJ | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.