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Sheffield Springs Academy

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

person Ms Claire Cartledge (Executive Principal)

corporate_fareUNITED LEARNING TRUST

location_onSheffield, S12 2SF

language Visit Website phone 01142392631

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

984

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Attainment 8

40.4

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GCSE Rank

#23 in Sheffield

#2,838 of 4,024 nationally

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Sheffield Springs Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sheffield Springs Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,083 pupils on roll, of whom 61% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4, placing the school #23 in Sheffield and #2,838 of 4,024 nationally. 43.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 10 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 23.7 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)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

40.4

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

43.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

60.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.2%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)53.20%

Triple Science Entry15.30%

EBacc Slot Score12 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

38.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

38.30%

Grade 4+ E&M

50.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.2%

Entering EBacc27.00%

EBacc APS3.51

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.7

Grade 5+ E&M

28.10%

Entering EBacc28.10%

EBacc APS2.94

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS2.91

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.22

2019

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS2.95

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc1%

EBacc APS3.16

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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.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

78.6%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships1.5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12.8%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)19%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#3,177 / 4,024	#27	#2,838	#1
2025	#3,116 / 3,948	#25	#2,997	#1
2024	#3,359 / 4,450	#32	#3,389	#2,799
2023	#3,229 / 4,321	#30	#3,335	#2,479
2022	#3,129 / 4,199	#29	#3,084	#2,573
2019	#2,049 / 2,711	#17	#2,396	#1,381
2018	#1,045 / 2,537	#7	#1,255	#434

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 October 2024

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,047	197	18.8%	7.3%	6
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,047	300	28.7%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,050	152	14.5%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,054	108	10.2%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,054	300	28.5%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	992	298	30.0%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	984	384	39.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	981	201	20.5%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	949	127	13.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	943	130	13.8%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	939	120	12.8%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	882	52	5.9%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	876	18	2.1%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	865	111	12.8%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	785	2	0.3%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	785	88	11.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	787	113	14.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	708	83	11.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	700	49	7.0%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	686	47	6.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	683	9	1.3%	3.4%	4
2017/18 (Spring term)	684	30	4.4%	3.0%	4
2017/18 (Autumn term)	687	58	8.4%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	668	27	4.0%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	669	59	8.8%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	682	77	11.3%	3.1%	12

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Christian)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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