The Best Schools In Darfield 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 Darfield. These top schools near Darfield 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 GDST

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

Pupils
713
Ages
3 - 19
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school
2

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School is ranked second in Darfield based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
755
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Boys only
Type
Other independent school
3

Birkdale School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Darfield based on our authoritative ranking is Birkdale School.

Pupils
727
Ages
4 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
4

Penistone Grammar School

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

Pupils
1922
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
5

Wakefield Girls' High School

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Our number five ranked school in Darfield based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Wakefield Girls' High School.

Pupils
675
Ages
7 - 18
Gender
Girls only
Type
Other independent school

Top 5 best performing schools in Darfield and their catchment areas in Darfield ranked by School Guide in 2026

  • Sheffield High School GDST
  • Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
  • Birkdale School
  • Penistone Grammar School
  • Wakefield Girls' High School

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