Sheffield Springs Academy
Sheffield, S12 2SF · Sheffield · secondary school
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20th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 175 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. 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 | 43.2 · 45 | 46% | 2.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.62 · 11 | 38% | 0.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.4 · 22 | 15% | 0.33 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sheffield Springs Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.62 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Roblox Club, Student Newspaper, Survival Club, Cooking Club, Table Tennis Club, and BSL Club. Sports include football, badminton, trampoline, basketball, netball, and boxing. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,083 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below 0? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the wide range of clubs offered?
What Ofsted said about Sheffield Springs Academy
Overview
Sheffield Springs Academy is described as a school where pupils experience a culture stressing "positive relationships" and feel safe. Leaders maintain "high expectations" for behaviour and achievement, with the curriculum designed so that knowledge builds "step by step." While recent national test outcomes do not yet fully reflect these high expectations, the report notes a "much stronger impact on what current pupils know and remember."
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed with specific vocabulary, and pupils revisit key knowledge to help them "remember it well."
- Pupils benefit from "high-quality careers guidance" and a wide range of clubs, such as the ‘Nebula’ engineering programme.
- Staff effectively check what pupils remember using "precision seating plans" to identify gaps and provide tailored support for SEND pupils.
- Pupils enjoy daily reading opportunities, including texts that explore themes like racism, fostering a "mature understanding" of difference.
- Leaders are "relentless in its pursuit of securing high attendance," and staff workload and well-being are valued.
Areas to improve
- The school should refine strategies to enable pupils, particularly those with SEND, to "learn well when working independently."
- The school must develop work with parents and agencies to improve attendance for disadvantaged pupils who have "persistently high levels of absence."
- The school should develop communication strategies so that parents feel "listened to" and more included in school life.
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 | 33.7 |
| 2024/25 | 38.9 |
| 2025/26 | 40.4 |
| 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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