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Stocksbridge High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Stocksbridge High School is an academy converter secondary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 790 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

790

Pupils

900

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Stocksbridge High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stocksbridge High School?

The catchment area for Stocksbridge High School is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Stocksbridge High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sheffield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sheffield catchment area documents →

Stocksbridge High School: 900 places, 88% filled: places available

Stocksbridge High School has a published admission number of 900 places. 790 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.5% of pupils at Stocksbridge High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sheffield.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sheffield publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Sheffield Council school admissions (official) →

Stocksbridge High School: School Information

Full address
Shay House Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 1FD
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.5% of pupils
DfE URN
145274

Other Secondary Schools in Sheffield

If Stocksbridge High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Stocksbridge High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Stocksbridge High School

What is the catchment area for Stocksbridge High School?

The catchment area for Stocksbridge High School is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Stocksbridge High School oversubscribed?

Stocksbridge High School has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 790 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.

What is the admissions policy for Stocksbridge High School?

Admission to Stocksbridge High School is managed by Sheffield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Stocksbridge High School cover?

Stocksbridge High School is a secondary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Stocksbridge High School?

Stocksbridge High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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