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Newfield Secondary School

Sheffield, S8 9JPSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
6 Good
Dec 2024
Progress 8
No data
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
Not ranked

About Newfield Secondary School

Newfield Secondary School sits in a local authority where the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools is -0.4, a figure that places the area slightly below the national average for student progress between Key Stage 2 and GCSEs. Newfield itself does not have a published Progress 8 score in the data, so a direct comparison against that LA benchmark isn't possible here. What is clear, however, is that the school has undergone a significant turnaround in its Ofsted rating. In its most recent graded inspection, conducted in December 2024, inspectors awarded a Good rating across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. This is a marked improvement from the previous inspection in November 2021, when the school was rated Requires Improvement overall, with a score of 3 in quality of education, leadership, and sixth-form provision. The jump to Good across the board suggests real, measurable progress in a relatively short period.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLees Hall Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S8 9JP
HeadteacherRuth Hollingsworth
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils1,057
Free School Meals (FSM)42.3%
School Capacity1,057 / 190 (556% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

14
Astro TurfICT SuiteGymnasiumPlaying FieldsDining HallSwimming PoolTennis CourtsLibrarySports HallScience LabsMusic RoomsTheatreChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

CricketBasketballRowingCross CountryRugbyRoundersBadmintonFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDebateScience ClubArt ClubGardeningDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaLearning DifficultySevere LearningProfound Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:20 – 14:50

Breakfast club

07:40-08:05

Source: newfield.sheffield.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newfield Secondary School

Newfield Secondary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.