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Northfield School and Sports College
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Northfield School and Sports College
- Secondary
- Wolviston TS22 5EG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Staff teach most lessons effectively, pupils make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in classrooms but misbehavior occurs between lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Staff frequently check pupils' understanding and adapt lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Some teachers lack subject expertise; mentors help improve knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff lack subject expertise; leaders need to develop this.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders value pupil feedback for continuous improvement.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Information available through Ofsted surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders manage bullying well and value pupil views.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have addressed previous inspection weaknesses.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Occasional bullying managed well by leaders.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral care; mental health support available.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy wider opportunities like school productions.
Career Counselling Services: Well-structured careers program helps pupils think about future.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff effectively support pupils with special needs.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum with ambitious choices.
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About Us
Northfield School and Sports College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1518 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 32.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 46.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 27.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 12.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 18.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 284 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 49.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 9.4% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 13.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 36.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 49.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 27.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 17.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 21.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 3.23 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 87.71% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 264 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 82.14% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 47.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 15.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.14% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 3 | 35.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 2 | 52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 27.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 5 | 11.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 6 | 17.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 3.1 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 88.17% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 257 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 47.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 13.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 2 | 35.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 3 | 47.94% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 24.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 3 | 11.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 1 | 16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 87.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 71.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 17.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.75% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.17% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 28.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 30.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 14.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 16.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.4% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 296 | 153 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 61.3% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 44.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 14.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 9.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 7.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.7% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northfield School and Sports College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
