Kingfisher Academy

A good academy special converter school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kingfisher Academy.

Sheffield, S201NZ Ofsted: Good Age 5-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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
9 March 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Sevenairs Road
Beighton
Sheffield, S201NZ
Phone
1143053121
Website
becton.sheffield.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147136
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Sevenairs Road, Beighton, Sheffield, S20 1NZ
Website
https://www.becton.sheffield.sch.uk
Age range
5-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
70 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
6
Free School Meals
66.7% (4 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
16.7% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
47.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Learn Care Grow

Head Teacher's Message

James Gibson, Executive Headteacher: 'Kingfisher Academy aims to be a light, one that shines for all young people. Not one that shows them the path ahead, but one that illuminates the infinite successes that they can accomplish.'

Facilities

Becton Site Chapel House Sheffield Children's Hospital Silverdale Post-16 Hub

Curriculum Highlights

Three Education Pathways with adjustments: Stabilisation, Engagement and Learning Personal Development (PD) aligned with Department for Education guidance, Ofsted EIF, and Gatsby Benchmarks for CEIAG PSHE, Life Skills and RSHE focusing on wellbeing, safety and citizenship Cultural capital and enrichment through a calendar of trips and experiences (e.g., The Globe Theatre; Healthy Me curriculum) Assessment includes formative approaches and holistic progress tracking across subject areas Courses offered at Key Stage 4 include GCSE English Language, English Literature, Mathematics (Foundation and Higher), Combined/Triple Science and more

SEND Provision

Kingfisher Academy is a hospital school with a variety of provisions, each working with a different cohort of pupils and based at different sites.

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