Sheffield City Council

UK local authority in Yorkshire & Humber, responsible for 186 schools.

Region
Yorkshire & Humber
Type
Metropolitan Borough
LA Code
373
Schools
186 (2 nursery, 131 primary, 26 secondary, 3 all-through, 8 special, 1 PRU/AP)
Pupils
82,680
Population
579,517 (113,415 aged 0-17)
Academisation
124 academies, 48 LA-maintained (72.1% academised)
Multi-academy trusts
30 — largest: PEAK EDGE (15 schools)
Deprivation (IMD 2019)
Rank 28 of 151 (1 = most deprived)
KS2 2024/25
59% met expected standard, 7% higher standard
KS4 2024/25
Attainment 8: 43.2, grade 5+ in English & maths: 41.7%
Inspectorate
Ofsted
Director of Education
Meredith Teasdale
Website
www.sheffield.gov.uk

Sources: DfE KS2 attainment, 2024/25 revised · DfE KS4 performance, 2024/25 revised · GIAS (DfE), Aug 2026 · ONS mid-2025 population estimates

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