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The Birley Academy
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- Sheffield S12 3BP
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Based on the inspection date: 16 July 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils often lack focus and do not pay attention to their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Too many staff have low expectations of pupils' behaviour.
Academic Progress: The curriculum is being redesigned to address knowledge gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Expectations for conduct have been raised, yet some challenging behavior persists.
Qualifications and Training: New leaders recruited for support.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders have provided training to develop subject leaders’ knowledge and skills.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers do not deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers' subject knowledge is not secure.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching excellence framework implemented.
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent curriculum implementation challenges remain.
Opportunities for Involvement: Active school council; pupils keen to be involved.
Communication: Leaders work with families to try to get pupils attending every day.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents view the school negatively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders actively making changes; conflicts not detailed.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address poor behavior when identified.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear plans to improve standards; deeply committed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented new improvement plans and systems.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils are safe and well cared for.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Derogatory language and fighting occur.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Culture of safeguarding discussed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Systems for attendance improved but need further work.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils appreciate after-school sessions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy participating in work experience.
Career Counselling Services: Introduced a careers curriculum.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders are working to improve the curriculum offer.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support in the resourced provision, but mixed experiences in wider school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved support but identification issues persist.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum redesign for better knowledge connection.
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About Us
The Birley Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1091 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 98% | 22% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 52.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 3.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.58% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 50.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 3.13 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% 4 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 1 | 44.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 4 | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 6 | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 41.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.49 | 2.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.48% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Birley Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1