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Newfield Secondary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Newfield Secondary School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1057 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,057

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Newfield Secondary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Newfield Secondary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sheffield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1057 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Newfield Secondary School — School Information

Full address
Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, S8 9JP
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.8% of pupils
DfE URN
140821

Other Secondary Schools in Sheffield

If Newfield Secondary School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Newfield Secondary School

Is Newfield Secondary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Newfield Secondary School currently has 1057 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Newfield Secondary School?

Admission to Newfield Secondary School is managed by Sheffield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Newfield Secondary School cover?

Newfield Secondary School is a secondary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Newfield Secondary School?

Newfield Secondary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.