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Sheffield High School for Girls

SeniorGirlsAges 4–18Day
Day fees
£19,611
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
Founded
1878
Next deadline
Open day: TBC
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
79.3/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes82
Destinations & outcomes76
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add74
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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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

Latest exam results

88%
A-level A*–A
80%
GCSE 9–7
8%
Oxbridge offer rate
72%
Russell Group rate

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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Open events

Dates to be confirmed
Open Event - Senior SchoolOpen Events held in April and October
Dates TBC

Fees

£19,611per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £19,611Published as VAT-inclusiveYear 7-13 projection £154,893
vs London avg (£24,000)18% below
By entry point · 2026-27
4+£14,514
7+£15,339
11+£20,478
16+£19,611
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.

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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 2025-26

autumn3 Sept 202512 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring6 Jan 202626 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer13 Apr 202610 Jul 2026Half-term 22 May 2026–29 May 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
summer13 Apr 20279 Jul 2027Half-term 28 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

Questions parents ask

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Are fees published?+

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

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 0114 3587602 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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