The Sheffield College

A good further education school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Sheffield College.

Sheffield, S22RL Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
06 December 2022
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Granville Road
Sheffield, S22RL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130531
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
33.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
23.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
19%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
2312 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computing and IT Advanced Technician (VRQ Level 3)
(16 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
(17 students)
Health Studies (VRQ Level 3)
(74 students)
Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
(22 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we empower people to thrive"

Fairness Respect Equality Diversity Inclusion Engagement Innovation

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Chief Executive and Principal Angela Foulkes CBE; outlines ambition for the college, strategy for 2025–2030, and commitment to transforming lives through learning and strong employer partnerships.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Activities and Fitness Club

Facilities

Professional standard theatre and drama studios Art and design workshops Animal grooming salons Industry-standard kitchens TV studio Refectories Coffee shops Break-out spaces Energy efficient buildings with wind turbines, solar panels, water recycling and grass roofs

Curriculum Highlights

Apprenticeships and vocational training T Levels A Levels Access to Higher Education Higher Technical Qualifications Foundation and Honours Degrees

SEND Provision

The Sheffield College offers a wide range of assistance to students with SEND, including specialist learning support, equipment and resources, and exam arrangements.

Admissions Criteria

Entry requirements vary by course. For Access to HE Diplomas, you typically need a GCSE grade C/4 in English and Maths, with some qualifications having additional requirements listed on the course pages.

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