Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Newfield Secondary School Catchment Area

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

Newfield Secondary School is an 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

What is the catchment area for Newfield Secondary School?

The catchment area for Newfield Secondary School is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Sheffield publishes the 2027 Newfield Secondary School numbers →

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.

Find Sheffield catchment area documents →

Newfield Secondary School: at or above its 1050 place limit

Newfield Secondary School has a published admission number of 1050 places. 1057 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1050 places. Sheffield allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.8% of pupils at Newfield Secondary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sheffield.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sheffield publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Sheffield Council school admissions (official) →

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.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Newfield Secondary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Newfield Secondary School

What is the catchment area for Newfield Secondary School?

The catchment area for Newfield Secondary School is the geographic zone Sheffield uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.