Four of the city’s mainstream secondary schools have been rated as outstanding by Ofsted, and still have that rating in place.
In this gallery, we have included all those schools who have achieved the sought-after status.
The list does not include the special schools and primary schools which are also rated as outstanding in the city.
1. Four schools 'outstanding'
Four of Sheffield's schools have been rated as 'outstanding.' This file picture shows pupils in class in a city secondary school Photo: Andrew Roe
2. Silverdale School
Silverdale School was rated outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in October 2014 and still holds the status Photo: Brian Eyre
3. King Ecgbert School
King Ecgbert School was rated outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in May 2013 and still holds the status Photo: Marie Caley
4. Handsworth Community Sports College
Handsworth Community Sports College was rated outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in October 2017 and still holds the status Photo: Steve Ellis