Compare Dinnington High School and Mercia School and Westfield School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Dinnington High School (Secondary) in Sheffield; Mercia School (Secondary) in Sheffield; Westfield School (Secondary) in Sheffield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dinnington High School, Mercia School and Westfield School. They are secondary phase and academy converter, free schools and academy sponsor led type located around Sheffield. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Mercia School), published May 2023. The lowest is 3 (Dinnington High School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Dinnington High School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,400, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST, Mercia Learning Trust and CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Dinnington High School S25 2NZ	Mercia School S7 2DY	Westfield School S20 1HQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Sheffield S25 2NZ	Sheffield S7 2DY	Sheffield S20 1HQ
Latest Ofsted	3 31 Jan 2024	1 11 May 2023	3 6 Jul 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1444	1200	1350
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy			Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST	Mercia Learning Trust	CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.dinningtonhigh.co.uk	www.merciaschool.com	www.westfield.chorustrust.org
Telephone	01909550066	01145539080	01142485221
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dinnington High School

S25 2NZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Sheffield
S25 2NZ
Ofsted: 3 31 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NEW COLLABORATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.dinningtonhigh.co.uk
Telephone: 01909550066

Mercia School

S7 2DY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Sheffield
S7 2DY
Ofsted: 1 11 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Mercia Learning Trust
Website: www.merciaschool.com
Telephone: 01145539080

Westfield School

S20 1HQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Sheffield
S20 1HQ
Ofsted: 3 6 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.westfield.chorustrust.org
Telephone: 01142485221

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.