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Sheffield Springs Academy
Ages 11–161,047 pupilsFaithChristian
Sheffield Springs Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Sheffield. It has a Christian religious character. The school has around 1,047 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 33.9 and 28% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sheffield can view Sheffield Springs Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 838.9
England avg 45.1 · was 33.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 28% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths51%
England avg 65% · was 39% in 2023/24
EBacc entry27%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.51
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake60.6%
Free school meals60.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language25.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled79%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing85.5%
Attendance85.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher21.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence36.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sheffield
All schools in Sheffield →Prince Edward Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSheffield Inclusion CentreGood · 0.7 miArchdale SchoolGood · 0.8 miSt Theresa's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miGleadless Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.6 miWoodlands Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi
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