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Northfield School and Sports College

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Northfield School and Sports College

Thames Road, Billingham, TS22 5EG

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.3%
Basics 9-5
49.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.1

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.446.4
2023/2447.246.4
2024/2545.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.330.00
2023/24-0.090.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.6%
EBacc APS
3.97
EBacc 9-5
18.1%
EBacc 9-4
26.0%
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2.43 km away · Other independent special school
St Michael's Catholic Academy
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2.67 km away · Other independent school

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About Northfield School and Sports College

Northfield School and Sports College is a secondary school in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.1. The school has around 1,541 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Thames Road, Billingham, TS22 5EG | More schools in Stockton-on-Tees

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Northfield School and Sports College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Jan 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Jul 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Northfield School and Sports College

What is Northfield School and Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Northfield School and Sports College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Northfield School and Sports College's latest exam results?
Northfield School and Sports College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Northfield School and Sports College located?
Northfield School and Sports College is a secondary school in Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees (TS22 5EG).
How many pupils attend Northfield School and Sports College?
Northfield School and Sports College has around 1,541 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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