Is Newfield Secondary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 9th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Newfield Secondary School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Newfield Secondary School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 52.8 (England: 46.2). 60.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Newfield Secondary School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Newfield Secondary School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Newfield Secondary School

Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, S8 9JP

Local ranking9th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1050

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 52.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 60.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 77.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 196

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1057
Boys: 542 (52%)
Girls: 506 (48%)
Capacity: 1050 (100% full)
SEND: 16.6%
FSM Eligible: 36.0%
EAL: 13.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.5%
SEN Support: 12.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 64.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,416/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 69.8%
Black African: 5.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.3%
White Other: 4.0%
Asian Pakistani: 3.4%
Asian Other: 2.8%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%

69.8%

White British

5.5%

Black African

4.3%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01142557331

enquiries@newfield.sheffield.sch.uk

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Lees Hall Road

Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 140821
UKPRN: 10045851
Establishment No.: 4008
Trust: MERCIA LEARNING TRUST

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