Newfield Secondary SchoolLees Hall Road , Sheffield

Newfield Secondary School, based in Sheffield, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Newfield Secondary School currently has around 1057 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 35.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 24 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.6%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 38% who stay in school sixth forms and 43% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .