Sheffield Springs Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterChristian
Local AuthoritySheffield
AddressHurlfield Road, S12 2SF
URN131896

School Census

Total 984
Girls/Boys 493/491
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.1%/49.9%
% pupils where English not first language 26.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 549
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
15/10/2024
14/05/2019 Good
18/10/2016 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 15/10/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 14/05/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 18/10/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 33.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 28.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 37.80%
Entering EBacc 28.10%
EBacc average point score 2.94
Progress 8 -0.62
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 33.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 22%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 37%
Entering EBacc 36%
EBacc average point score 2.91
Progress 8 -0.42
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 49%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.22
Progress 8 -0.53

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications346
As first preference199
As second preference78
As third preference69
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers199
second preference offers11
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications319
As first preference183
As second preference78
As third preference58
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers183
second preference offers23
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications291
As first preference177
As second preference63
As third preference51
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers176
second preference offers15
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications252
As first preference136
As second preference62
As third preference54
Total Offers Made194
first preference offers136
second preference offers12
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications262
As first preference128
As second preference83
As third preference51
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers128
second preference offers18
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications273
As first preference161
As second preference71
As third preference41
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers161
second preference offers14
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications237
As first preference115
As second preference61
As third preference61
Total Offers Made183
first preference offers115
second preference offers12
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications235
As first preference113
As second preference64
As third preference58
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers113
second preference offers10
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications200
As first preference94
As second preference54
As third preference52
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers94
second preference offers8
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications248
As first preference129
As second preference61
As third preference58
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers129
second preference offers13
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications200
As first preference114
As second preference53
As third preference33
Total Offers Made154
first preference offers113
second preference offers10
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree55%
disagree0%
strongly disagree18%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree45%
disagree0%
strongly disagree18%
don't know9%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree27%
agree55%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree27%
agree0%
disagree18%
strongly disagree18%
don't know0%
not applicable36%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree27%
agree9%
disagree18%
strongly disagree36%
don't know9%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree45%
agree18%
disagree9%
strongly disagree27%
don't know0%
not applicable0%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree36%
agree45%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree36%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree36%
agree27%
disagree27%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree45%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree55%
disagree0%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree27%
agree36%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know18%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes73%
no27%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin50.9%
african ethnic origin12.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin6.5%
any other white background ethnic origin5.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.4%
any other black background ethnic origin2.1%
white and black african ethnic origin2%
pakistani ethnic origin1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
chinese ethnic origin1.6%
caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
indian ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin52%
african ethnic origin10.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin5.9%
any other white background ethnic origin5.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin4.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.4%
white and black african ethnic origin2.2%
any other black background ethnic origin2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.8%
pakistani ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
chinese ethnic origin1.3%
caribbean ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Gleadless Primary School

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Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

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