The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 275 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 126 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,541
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 29.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Head
- Mr R. J. Henderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Thames Road, Billingham, Teesside, TS22 5EG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School
Primary · 327m away
Wolviston Primary School
Primary · 888m away
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy
Primary · 928m away
Ash Trees School
Special school · 997m away
Ash Trees Academy
Academy · 997m away
Elmbank Learning Centre
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Questions parents ask
Is Northfield School and Sports College a selective school?
No. Northfield School and Sports College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Northfield School and Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Northfield School and Sports College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northfield School and Sports College?
Northfield School and Sports College currently has 1,541 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northfield School and Sports College take?
Northfield School and Sports College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Northfield School and Sports College?
Northfield School and Sports College is in Billingham, TS22 5EG, in the Stockton-on-Tees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northfield School and Sports College have a sixth form?
No, Northfield School and Sports College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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