Bradfield School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Address | Kirk Edge Road, S35 0AE |
| School Website | www.bradfield.sheffield.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1142863861 |
| URN | 147788 |
School Census
| Total | 1059 |
| Girls/Boys | 515/544 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 165 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/12/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 26/11/2019 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 19.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.93 |
| Progress 8 | -0.47 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | 20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.99 |
| Progress 8 | -0.46 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.11 |
| Progress 8 | -0.54 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 384 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 374 |
| As first preference | 185 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 185 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 357 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 351 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 424 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 35% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 52% |
| no | 48% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |