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Northfield School and Sports College
Thames Road, Billingham, Teesside, TS22 5EG, Stockton-on-Tees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.7 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,541
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 53% nationally. The school boasts a 66% pass rate for students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 32%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 15 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.61717, -1.31058 · TS22 5EG
School details
Local authorityStockton-on-Tees
RegionNorth East
URN111731
School typeCommunity school
Websitenorthfieldssc.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Northfield School and Sports College rated by Ofsted?
Northfield School and Sports College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 February 2023.
Is Northfield School and Sports College a good school?
Northfield School and Sports College scores 46.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Northfield School and Sports College in GCSEs?
Northfield School and Sports College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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