Sheffield Springs Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Christian |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Address | Hurlfield Road, S12 2SF |
| School Website | www.sheffieldsprings-academy.org/ |
| Telephone | 1142392631 |
| URN | 131896 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 October 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 18 October 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 March 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 January 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 30 September 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 08 July 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 February 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 02 October 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 May 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 January 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 October 2012 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 01 February 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 13 September 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 27 January 2010 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 May 2009 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 25 June 2008 | Monitoring visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 346 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 319 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 291 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 252 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 262 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 273 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 237 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 235 |
| As first preference | 113 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As first preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 9% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 7% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 51% |
| no | 49% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 17% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 54% |
| no | 46% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 50.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 12.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 52% |
| african ethnic origin | 10.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Prince Edward Primary School
(0.33 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Queen Mary Road, , S2 1EE
Gleadless Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hollinsend Road, , S12 2EJ