The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 163 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
12% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,047
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 58.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Claire Cartledge (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
19 official reports linked on this page, including 18 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrince Edward Primary School
Primary · 531m away
Gleadless Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Intake Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Arbourthorne Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Archdale School
Special school · 1.3km away
Norfolk Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sheffield Springs Academy a selective school?
No. Sheffield Springs Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sheffield Springs Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sheffield Springs Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sheffield Springs Academy?
Sheffield Springs Academy currently has 1,047 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sheffield Springs Academy take?
Sheffield Springs Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sheffield Springs Academy?
Sheffield Springs Academy is in Sheffield, S12 2SF, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sheffield Springs Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sheffield Springs Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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