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Kingfisher Academy

Academy special converter · Sheffield · S20 1NZ

Ages 5–18 · 16 pupils · Sheffield

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

52.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-03-09

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence52.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.7%
Unauthorised4.8%
Authorised absence
47.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
22.6%
Enrolments in measure
424

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill23%

16 pupils · 70 places

Pupils on roll
16
Boys / girls
7 / 9
School capacity
70
Capacity fill
16 / 70 (23%)
Free school meals
50%
FSM pupils
2
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 5–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Nexus Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr James Gibson

Location

Address
Sevenairs Road, Beighton
Postcode
S20 1NZ
Town
Sheffield
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Sheffield
District
Sheffield
Constituency
Sheffield South East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 5–18, in Sheffield, Sheffield, 16 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 50%.

Open schools in Sheffield
236
Academies among open schools in Sheffield
62% (147)
Open schools in S20
11
Open schools in Sheffield LA
194

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • KS239%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM34.0%
    • Demand0.96

    0.5 miles away

  • Waterthorpe Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Sheffield · S20 7JU · Sheffield

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM27.0%
    • Demand0.96

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  • Westfield School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

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    • Att843.9
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence9.3%

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  • Beighton Nursery Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

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    Ages 3–7

    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM15.3%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS236%
    • Absence8.1%
    • FSM47.0%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Brook House Junior

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM23.4%

    0.7 miles away

  • Shortbrook Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM65.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Gibson
Telephone
01143053121
Website
https://www.kingfisher-academy.org/

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