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Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Handsworth Grange Road, Handsworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9HJ, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.0 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
992
Capacity
1,025
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.6, the school is performing in the top 91% nationally, although only 46% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears moderate, with 53% recommending the school, and Ofsted has rated it as requiring improvement. The school has a low LocaleIQ score, indicating it may not be as competitive as others in the area.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 36.6 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 27% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★2.9
My child feels safe
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
Good range of subjects
80%
My child is happy
70%
School has high expectations
66%
My child makes good progress
63%
Progress is communicated
57%
Behaviour is good
56%
I'd recommend this school
53%
School keeps me informed
47%
School supports development
44%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.2%
Asian Pakistani5.7%
Asian Bangladeshi4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Black African2.3%
White Other2.1%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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53.36903, -1.37264 · S13 9HJ
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141495
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hgcsc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Handsworth Grange Community Sports College rated by Ofsted?
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Handsworth Grange Community Sports College a good school?
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College scores 5.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Handsworth Grange Community Sports College?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Handsworth Grange Community Sports College receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Handsworth Grange Community Sports College in GCSEs?
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.6. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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