Stocksbridge High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shay House Lane Stocksbridge Sheffield South Yorkshire S36 1FD |
| Phone | 01142883153 |
| Reference Number | 145274 |
Stocksbridge High School has been rated as good overall in its first inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school demonstrates a clear ambition in its educational offerings, with an expanding curriculum that includes an increasing number of vocational subjects. Leaders foster a positive environment where pupils are challenged to excel, leading to generally good behavior and high attendance rates. The school's commitment to student safety and well-being is evident, with leaders taking actions against bullying and encouraging pupils to voice their concerns.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 790 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.11%
Girls: 50.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 97 | 76 | 173 |
| 8 | 74 | 104 | 178 |
| 9 | 72 | 74 | 146 |
| 10 | 71 | 74 | 145 |
| 11 | 74 | 74 | 148 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Stocksbridge High School | |
| 06 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Jul 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
| 14 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations for students.
- An expanding and ambitious curriculum is in place.
- Pupils are well-prepared for their next steps after Year 11.
- The special educational needs coordinator effectively identifies and supports students with SEND.
- High attendance rates are maintained.
- There are many opportunities for leadership and extracurricular involvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to behave consistently well during less structured times.
- Inconsistencies exist in the definition and delivery of the curriculum across subjects.
- Gaps in understanding of other faiths among some older pupils need to be addressed.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 48% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 113 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
McIntyre Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 1DG |
0.08 miles |
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Stocksbridge Junior School
Cedar Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 1AS |
0.19 miles |
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Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School
Pot House Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 1EJ |
0.21 miles |
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Royd Nursery and Infant School
Carr Road, Deepcar, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 2PR |
0.75 miles |
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Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School
St Margaret Avenue, Deepcar, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 2TE |
0.82 miles |
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Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Halifax Road, Thurgoland, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 7AL |
2.28 miles |
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Wharncliffe Side Primary School
Brightholmlee Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0DD |
2.55 miles |
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Oxspring Primary School
Sheffield Road, Oxspring, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 8YW |
2.56 miles |
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Springvale Primary School
Sheffield Road, Penistone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S36 6HJ |
3.22 miles |
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Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 6BS |
3.43 miles |
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Oughtibridge Primary School
Naylor Road, Oughtibridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0HG |
3.81 miles |
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Angram Bank Primary School
Kinsey Road, High Green, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 4HN |
4.13 miles |
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Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School
Moorend Lane, Silkstone Common, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4QT |
4.16 miles |
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Thurlstone Primary School
Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 9RD |
4.22 miles |
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High Green Primary School
Wortley Road, High Green, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 4LU |
4.38 miles |
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Millhouse Primary School
Lee Lane, Millhouse Green, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 9LN |
4.53 miles |
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St Mary's Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Pack Horse Lane, High Green, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 3HY |
4.61 miles |
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Hoylandswaine Primary School
Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7JJ |
4.63 miles |
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Grenoside Community Primary School
Norfolk Hill, Grenoside, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8QB |
4.63 miles |
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Greengate Lane Academy
Greengate Lane, High Green, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 3GT |
4.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Penistone Grammar School
Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7BX |
4.17 miles |
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Bradfield Secondary School
Kirk Edge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0AE |
4.2 miles |
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Park House School
Wentworth Way, Tankersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, S75 3DH |
4.51 miles |
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Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited
Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3ET |
4.51 miles |
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Paces School for Conductive Education
Thorncliffe Hall, Newton Chambers Road, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2PH |
4.67 miles |