About the school
Sheffield Girls’ is an independent girls' school with main points of entry at Reception, Year 7 and Year 12, and it also accepts applications to other year groups. The Senior School serves girls aged 11-16 and the school also has a Sixth Form for ages 16-18.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Alex Wilson |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Year 7 £6,537.00 per term plus £289.00 lunch per term; total £6,826.00 (2026/27). Year 8 - 13 £6,537.00 per term (2026/27). |
📅 Open days: Senior School open events are held in March/April and September/October. The Visit Us page lists a Senior School Open Morning on Saturday 26th September 2026 and Ready Steady Senior School on Thursday 19th November 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English |
📄 Free Sheffield High School GDST practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For Year 7, the entrance examination is held in the January preceding the September intake, with formal offers made within two weeks of the entrance examination. The school says it offers flexible testing arrangements for families who cannot attend the January date or who apply after that time. Senior School open events are held in March/April and September/October; the Visit Us page also lists a Senior School Open Morning on 2026-09-26 and Ready Steady Senior School on 2026-11-19.
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