Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Sheffield, S13 9HJ · Sheffield · secondary school
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24th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.6/10 against 678 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.8 · 20 | 46% | 0.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.64 · 10 | 38% | 0.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.6 · 18 | 15% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.64 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 989 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,025. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and national medians? What specific interventions are in place for students with a negative Progress 8 score?
What Ofsted said about Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Overview
The report describes a school that has significantly improved behaviour and attitudes following a period of instability, with pupils now feeling "safe and happy." However, the quality of education and leadership require improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum implementation and a lack of sharply focused priorities for raising achievement, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Behaviour has improved significantly, with lessons described as "calm" and pupils behaving "respectfully towards their peers."
- The school offers a "wide range of enrichment opportunities," including overseas trips and university visits, which many pupils utilise.
- Personal, social and health education prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain, fostering an understanding of "fundamental British values."
- Staff support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is consistent, with many achieving more highly than before.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered by leaders, and parents now speak more positively about the school.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the curriculum is implemented consistently well, with teaching routinely checking that pupils have secured knowledge before moving on.
- Firmly embed approaches for developing literacy skills, including reading for pleasure and vocabulary, across the school.
- Improve the effectiveness of strategies to raise attendance for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Ensure improvement work is "sharply and systematically focused" on the most important priorities for the quality of education.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.7 |
| 2024/25 | 36.6 |
| 2025/26 | 39.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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