Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
About Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is a mixed secondary school in the Sheffield local authority, serving pupils from ages 11 to 16. In the most recent ranking of Sheffield secondary schools by Progress 8 scores, it placed 22nd out of 29 schools, putting it in the bottom half of the local authority. For context, the top-performing schools in the area include High Storrs School, King Ecgbert School and Tapton School, all of which achieved significantly higher Progress 8 scores. The school has a capacity of 1,025 and currently has 992 pupils on roll, with 33.7 per cent eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025 did not assign an overall effectiveness grade, but the school was rated Good for both behaviour and attitudes and personal development, while quality of education and leadership and management were both judged as Requires Improvement.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 70 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications