Ofsted: Good

Bents Green School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personCo Headteacher Aileen Hosty Laura Rzepinski

location_onSheffield, S11 7TB

language Visit Website phone 1142363545

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

302

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Attainment 8

2.9

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GCSE Rank

#38 in Sheffield

#4,387 of 4,663 nationally

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Bents Green School is a Community special school school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Bents Green School is a community special school in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-19. The school has approximately 323 pupils on roll, of whom 60% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.9, placing the school #38 in Sheffield and #4,387 of 4,663 nationally. 1.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 21.3%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

2.9

Grade 5+ E&M

1.60%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.22

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.31

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

6.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS0.56

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.27

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.83

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.16

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.38

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 August 2025

Inspection Report

20 February 2024

Inspection Report

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25 September 2018

Inspection Report

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08 July 2014

Inspection Report

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11 December 2012

Inspection Report

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17 October 2012

Inspection Report

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04 November 2009

Inspection Report

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31 January 2007

Inspection Report

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08 July 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-09-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-07-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-10-17

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 323 pupils. During this period, there were 6 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	323	6	1.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	312	7	2.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	297	15	5.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	292	14	4.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	286	11	3.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	302	14	4.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	302	6	2.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	302	5	1.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	288	17	5.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	286	21	7.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	286	23	8.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	251	11	4.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	251	11	4.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	255	25	9.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	218	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	218	23	10.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	217	37	17.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	208	13	6.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	205	14	6.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	204	19	9.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	186	15	8.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	186	6	3.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	185	14	7.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	168	10	6.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	169	20	11.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	169	19	11.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 286 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

65.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

62.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

31.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree35%

disagree12%

strongly disagree12%

don't know12%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree27%

agree19%

disagree31%

strongly disagree23%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree35%

agree19%

disagree19%

strongly disagree23%

not applicable4%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree42%

agree27%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree38%

agree12%

disagree27%

strongly disagree19%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree19%

disagree12%

strongly disagree19%

don't know12%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree27%

agree27%

disagree23%

strongly disagree19%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree23%

disagree19%

strongly disagree8%

don't know12%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree15%

agree15%

disagree19%

strongly disagree35%

don't know15%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree23%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes58%

no42%

Bents Green School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover