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Newfield Secondary School

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

person Mrs Ruth Hollingsworth (Co-Headteacher)

corporate_fareMERCIA LEARNING TRUST

location_onSheffield, S8 9JP

language Visit Website phone 01142557331

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Inspected 2026

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Students

1,046

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Attainment 8

52.8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Sheffield

#790 of 4,024 nationally

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Newfield Secondary School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-16. Assessed at Expected standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection.

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School Summary

Newfield Secondary School is an academy sponsor led in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of MERCIA LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,048 pupils on roll, of whom 36% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.8, placing the school #9 in Sheffield and #790 of 4,024 nationally. 60.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Expected standard. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Expected standard, behaviour and attitudes Strong standard, personal development Expected standard, and leadership and management Expected standard.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.9 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

52.8

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

60.70%

Grade 4+ E&M

77.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.2%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)71.90%

Triple Science Entry16.80%

EBacc Slot Score14.9 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

47.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

41.00%

Grade 4+ E&M

61.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.0%

Entering EBacc27.50%

EBacc APS4.05

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

37.60%

Entering EBacc25.40%

EBacc APS3.79

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.72

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.04

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS4.04

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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

88.3%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82.2%

Apprenticeships4.6%

Employment1.5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8.1%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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	#1,271 / 4,024	#11	#790	#1
2025	#1,521 / 3,948	#13	#1,437	#1
2024	#2,206 / 4,450	#16	#2,032	#2,022
2023	#2,266 / 4,321	#20	#2,156	#1,936
2022	#1,761 / 4,199	#11	#1,894	#1,386
2019	#1,111 / 2,711	#8	#1,393	#826
2018	#762 / 2,537	#5	#1,152	#317

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 June 2026

Inspection Report

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17 March 2022

Inspection Report

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15 October 2020

Inspection Report

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14 March 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2026-06-23

S5 Inspection REIF Report Card

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Curriculum & Teaching

Expected standard

Achievement

Expected standard

Attendance & Behaviour

Strong standard

Personal Development

Expected standard

Inclusion

Strong standard

Leadership & Governance

Expected standard

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2017-03-14

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met Latest Ungraded: School remains Good

2012-11-08

None Legacy

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

4.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,057 pupils. During this period, there were 49 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.6%, 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)	1,057	49	4.6%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,061	98	9.2%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,043	89	8.5%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,041	59	5.7%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,041	134	12.9%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,045	116	11.1%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,046	130	12.4%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,055	80	7.6%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,036	101	9.7%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,031	103	10.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,032	102	9.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,044	67	6.4%	3.6%	3
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,048	14	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,042	65	6.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,039	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,039	94	9.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,037	131	12.6%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,037	78	7.5%	3.1%	5
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,035	85	8.2%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,036	102	9.8%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,013	48	4.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,003	49	4.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,005	72	7.2%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	949	25	2.6%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	952	56	5.9%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	955	68	7.1%	3.1%	3

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 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.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

29%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

36%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

57%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree15%

agree13%

disagree25%

strongly disagree24%

don't know3%

not applicable77%

Neither agree nor disagree20%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree22%

agree36%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree25%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree10%

agree6%

Neither agree nor disagree11%

disagree22%

strongly disagree50%

Don't know1%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree13%

agree25%

Neither agree nor disagree12%

disagree24%

strongly disagree25%

Don't know1%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree12%

agree19%

disagree21%

strongly disagree38%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

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

strongly agree12%

agree18%

disagree22%

strongly disagree26%

don't know1%

not applicable7%

Neither agree nor disagree13%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes39%

no61%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree9%

agree12%

disagree22%

strongly disagree46%

Neither agree nor disagree11%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes34%

no66%

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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

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

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

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 SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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