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Sheffield High School GDST
Independent school · Sheffield
| Address | 10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PE |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 695 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01142660324 |
| Website | http://www.sheffieldhighschool.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027, Fri 28 May 2027
Half terms given as holiday dates only; halves end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. May half term listed Fri 28 May-Fri 4 Jun, with Fri 28 May an INSET day, so Summer 1 ends Thu 27 May. Autumn and summer terms finish 12:30pm.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Thu 25 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Fri 26 May 2028
Half terms given as holiday dates only; halves end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Year 7 and Year 12 start Fri 3 Sep; all pupils Mon 6 Sep. May half term Fri 26 May (INSET)-Fri 2 Jun, so Summer 1 ends Thu 25 May. Autumn and summer terms finish 12:30pm.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception - Year 2 (tuition) | £4,549.00 |
| Year 3 - 6 (tuition) | £4,824.00 |
| Year 7 (tuition) | £6,537.00 |
| Year 8 - 13 (tuition) | £6,537.00 |
Registration fee: £50.00
Deposit: £300.00
Tuition inclusive of VAT. Compulsory lunch £289 per term Reception to Year 7 (totals: Reception-Year 2 £4,838; Years 3-6 £5,113; Year 7 £6,826). International registration fee £100; international enrolment fee £2,700 + VAT. 20% sibling discount for third and subsequent child.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7, Year 12
Register on the online GDST admissions portal. Infant and Junior applications accepted year-round. Year 7 applications advised in the autumn of Year 6 ahead of January entrance exams, with offers in the spring. Year 12 applications in the autumn of Year 11, offers in February subject to GCSE results. In-year applicants have an informal assessment and taster day.
- Entrance examination (January, Year 7)
- Sixth Form entrance assessment
- Informal assessment and taster day (in-year)
Registration deadline: early December (scholarship and bursary applications)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield/Dronfield/Meadowhall | Chesterfield, Dronfield, Meadowhall | |
| Gateford/Worksop | Gateford, Worksop | |
| Tickhill/Wickersley | Tickhill, Wickersley | |
| High Green/Wortley | High Green, Wortley | |
| Lodge Moor/Fulwood | Lodge Moor, Fulwood | |
| Barlborough/Clowne | Barlborough, Clowne | |
| Darley Dale/Bakewell | Darley Dale, Bakewell | |
| Hathersage/Hope Valley | Hathersage, Hope Valley |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.