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Newfield Secondary School
Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9JP, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.2 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,057
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.0, placing it in the top 38% nationally. However, only 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction appears low, with only 14% recommending the school. The limited EBacc entry at 27% may also indicate a narrower curriculum focus.
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Last inspected: 14 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.0 | Top 38% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 41% 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 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★1.8
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
School has high expectations
73%
My child feels safe
51%
My child makes good progress
51%
Behaviour is good
51%
Progress is communicated
43%
My child is happy
35%
School supports development
16%
School keeps me informed
14%
School responds to concerns
14%
I'd recommend this school
14%
Good range of subjects
11%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.6%
Black African5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
White Other3.9%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.34723, -1.46172 · S8 9JP
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140821
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Newfield Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
Newfield Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2017.
Is Newfield Secondary School a good school?
Newfield Secondary School scores 11.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Newfield Secondary School?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newfield Secondary School receives a satisfaction score of 36% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Newfield Secondary School in GCSEs?
Newfield Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.0. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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