What High Storrs School does

High Storrs School is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, serving students aged 11 to 18 (Key Stages 3-5, Years 7-13). The school is a member of Minerva Learning Trust, a UK-registered multi-academy trust (Company Number: 09200332) that provides centralized HR, finance, IT infrastructure, and governance oversight. Originally founded as High Storrs Grammar School for Boys with alumni records dating to the 1950s, the school transitioned to its current form in 2014 upon joining Minerva Learning Trust.

The school's core product is its academic and pastoral program, anchored by a Key Stage 4 GCSE curriculum and a sixth form offering approximately 30 A Level and BTEC courses—one of the broadest sixth form portfolios in Sheffield. It holds specialist designations in Maths & Computing and Performing Arts. Supporting products include an Enrichment Program featuring the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, a PSCHEE Tutorial program, Student Support Options (Core Maths, EPQ, Academic Reading, Life Skills), UCAS and Oxbridge preparation, a 16-19 Bursary Fund, an Alumni Network, Venue Hire services, and a Virtual School Tour. The technology stack is built on Microsoft SharePoint (Minerva Trust learning platform), Satchel One for homework, ParentPay for billing, Unifrog for careers, and Microsoft Office licensing for students.

The business model is government-funded per-pupil allocations through Sheffield City Council and the Department for Education, with no tuition fees charged at the point of use. Ancillary revenue is generated from venue hire (Main Hall, studios, sports facilities, 18-acre playing fields), catering, and minor discretionary charges. Enrollment is managed through the Sheffield Local Authority admissions process, with prospective students recruited via open days, virtual tours, and parents' evenings. Sixth Form admissions are processed through the Sheffield Progress portal. The Sixth Form cohort for 2024-2025 comprises 217 students generating 638 A Level entries, with average grade B (top 25% nationally) and 98.6% achieving A*-E grades.

Name

High Storrs School

Legal name

High Storrs School

Website

https://highstorrs.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

High Storrs School is an educational institution (high school)providing education to 11-to 18-year-olds students.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Government-funded secondary and sixth form education provided free at point of use to students. Funded through Local Authority (Sheffield City Council) and Department for Education per-pupil funding allocations.

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Core offering

High Storrs School is a state-funded secondary school and Sixth Form in Sheffield delivering education to students aged 11-18. The core offering covers the Key Stage 4 GCSE curriculum and a Sixth Form provision of approximately 30 A Level and BTEC courses, supported by enrichment, tutorial, student support and post-18/UCAS application programs. Ancillary services include 16-19 Bursary financial support, venue hire of school facilities, and a free Alumni Network.

Product overview

High Storrs School is a secondary school and Sixth Form college in Sheffield offering a comprehensive educational program. The school's main product portfolio centers on its Sixth Form provision, offering approximately 30 A Level courses (including Computer Science, Mathematics, Sciences, Languages, Humanities, and Creative Arts) alongside BTEC qualifications in Sport, Food Science and Nutrition, and Sound Technology. Supporting programs include an Enrichment Program with Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, a Tutorial Program for pastoral and PSCHEE support, Student Support Options (Core Maths, EPQ, Academic Reading), and comprehensive UCAS/Post-18 Application Support with Oxbridge preparation. The school also provides Key Stage 4 GCSE curriculum, an Alumni Network service, Venue Hire facilities (sports hall, drama studios, halls, and fields), and a Virtual School Tour. Specialisms include Maths & Computing and Performing Arts.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sixth Form A Level & BTEC Courses Comprehensive post-16 education program offering approximately 30 A Level courses and BTEC qualifications for students aged 16-18 (Years 12-13), including Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Film Studies, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Sound Technology, and Sport (BTEC). Students typically study three or four A Levels.
• Key Stage 4 Curriculum Years 10-11 curriculum covering core and elective GCSE subjects with structured option choices and preparation for GCSE examinations.
• Enrichment Program Structured enrichment program encouraging Sixth Form students to engage in five areas of enrichment activities each half term, including community service, health and wellbeing, and super-curricular learning, with Wednesday afternoon dedicated time.
• Tutorial Program Weekly PSCHEE tutorial sessions covering study skills, mental health and resilience, careers, and relationships, led by form tutors who act as the first point of contact for Sixth Form students.
• Student Support Options Additional academic and life-skills support offerings including Core Maths (AS Level), Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and Academic Reading in Year 12, plus Life Skills in Year 13 covering employability skills, digital skills, budgeting, and health and wellbeing.
• UCAS & Post-18 Application Support Comprehensive university and post-18 application support including personal statement guidance, UCAS application processing, an Oxbridge preparation program with visiting speakers and mock interviews, and careers advice delivered in partnership with Sheffield Futures.
• 16-19 Bursary Fund Financial support program for Sixth Form students including a Vulnerable Bursary (up to £1,200 per year for eligible groups) and a Discretionary Bursary based on financial need and household income, supporting travel, meals, books, equipment and course-related costs.
• Venue Hire Facilities Hireable community-use facilities including a Main Hall (15.5x22.7m, capacity 300), two smaller halls (7.9x20.4m each), dance studios, drama studios, a 32x18m sports hall, an 18x9m activity studio, and 18-acre playing fields, available evenings, weekends, and during school holidays.
• Virtual School Tour Interactive virtual tour of the school facilities allowing prospective families to explore reception, classrooms, science labs, drama and dance studios, sports facilities, dining areas, library, sixth form areas, and outdoor spaces.
• Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Program Gold level Duke of Edinburgh Award program for Sixth Form students, including a practice expedition in the Peak District and a qualifying expedition in Eryri National Park (Wales) at the end of Year 12.
• Alumni Network Free alumni network offering newsletters, career talks, mentoring opportunities, interview practice, and involvement in PSHCEE lessons, with support for former students on UCAS applications and references.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.6% of students achieve A*-E grades at A Level
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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Minerva Learning TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh Storrs School is a member of Minerva Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust. The trust provides centralized services including HR, finance, IT infrastructure (SharePoint learning platform), and governance oversight. Trust head office located at Airport Business Park, Sheffield.
• Sheffield FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent careers advice and guidance provider partnered with the school to support Post-18 preparation for Sixth Form students.

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Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/high-storrs-school

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