Newfield Secondary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Newfield Secondary School.

Sheffield, S89JP Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
50.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.19
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 58.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 March 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lees Hall Road
Sheffield, S89JP
Phone
1142557331
Website
newfield.sheffield.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140821
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, S8 9JP
Website
http://www.newfield.sheffield.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,041
Free School Meals
35.7% (372 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
English Attainment 8:
9.7
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.7
Ebacc English:
97.0%
Ebacc Entry:
17.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
82.2%
Ebacc Languages:
33.5%
Ebacc Maths:
98.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.19
Progress 8 Range:
-0.40 to 0.02

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
44.6 (+5.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
174
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,041 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achievement Leads to Opportunity and Choice"

curiosity consideration commitment

Curriculum Highlights

Newfield School Diploma Broad KS3 curriculum including languages, humanities, creative arts and physical education GCSE and vocational options at Key Stage 4 Dedicated Personal Development (PSHE/Citizenship/RSE) curriculum covering health, wellbeing, relationships and current affairs

SEND Provision

Newfield School provides support for pupils with a wide range of needs through a dedicated SEND team led by the SENDCO (Mrs Olley), with interventions and resources. Support may occur in class, in small withdrawal groups, and sometimes individually. The school has SEND Access for All Policy and a SEND Information Report, and a Disability and Discrimination Act-compliant approach; policies are available in the downloads section. The SEND team includes Deputy SENDCOs and Governors, and there are designated safeguarding and SEND roles to coordinate support.

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