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Sheffield Springs Academy
Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2SF, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.5 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,047
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 84% nationally. However, only 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction appears to be a concern, with only 31% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality 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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★1.9
Good range of subjects
73%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
School has high expectations
46%
My child makes good progress
42%
My child feels safe
40%
My child is happy
40%
Behaviour is good
39%
I'd recommend this school
31%
Progress is communicated
29%
School keeps me informed
25%
School responds to concerns
25%
School supports development
19%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.1%
Black African13.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.5%
Other4.8%
White Other4.4%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.35737, -1.43208 · S12 2SF
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN131896
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Sheffield Springs Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sheffield Springs Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Sheffield Springs Academy a good school?
Sheffield Springs Academy scores 6.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sheffield Springs Academy?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sheffield Springs Academy receives a satisfaction score of 38% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sheffield Springs Academy in GCSEs?
Sheffield Springs Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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