The Best Schools In Penstone Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Penstone. These top schools near Penstone are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Sheffield High School

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Our number one ranked school in Penstone based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Sheffield High School.

Pupils
741
Ages
3 - 19
Gender
Girls
Type
Other independent school
2

Birkdale School

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Birkdale School is ranked second in Penstone based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
746
Ages
4 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
3

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Penstone based on our authoritative ranking is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.

Pupils
842
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Boys
Type
Other independent school
4

Tapton School

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The school ranked at number four in our Penstone league table is Tapton School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1817
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
5

High Storrs School

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Our number five ranked school in Penstone based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is High Storrs School.

Pupils
1660
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Penstone and their catchment areas in Penstone ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Sheffield High School
  • Birkdale School
  • Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
  • Tapton School
  • High Storrs School

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