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Firth Park Academy
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- Sheffield S5 0SD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils continue to make good progress across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Instances of low-level disruption are decreasing; attitudes to learning are positive.
Academic Progress: Gaps in knowledge at key stage 3.
Behaviour and Attitudes: New expectations improving behaviour, but suspensions high.
Qualifications and Training: Staff received appropriate training, including strategies for improving challenges.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders developed a new feedback and assessment policy.
Qualifications and Training: Recent strategies for improvement.
Current Educational Practices: Knowledge retrieval tasks implemented.
Strengths and Challenges: Some inconsistencies in the quality of questioning and pupil responses.
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent strategy application noted.
Communication: School ensures effective communication with parents.
Opportunities for Involvement: 36 responses to Parent View; opportunities for parents to provide feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed responses; some parents provided extended feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders tackle bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders introduced a revised curriculum and improved assessment procedures.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on professional development.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: New leadership with limited experience.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is tackled quickly; pupils report feeling safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture; staff know what to do if they have concerns.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: New provisions for social needs.
Career Counselling Services: Good-quality careers information, advice, and guidance for all pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Careers program includes trips to universities and post-16 providers.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers program.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-prepared with mock interviews and visits.
Subjects Offered: Pupils join with below-average attainment in key subjects; progress is in line with national averages.
Subjects Offered: Suitable range provided.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide variety of clubs available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Credits from Children’s University.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improvement needed, identified support not always acted on.
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About Us
Firth Park Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1189 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
|
C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 98% | 19% |
| 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 38.8 | 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 | 34% | 36.51% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 51.49% | 42.99% |
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 | 53% | 30.95% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 13.93% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 19.67% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 3.21 | 2.82 |
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% | 88.94% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.16% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 36.25% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 30.63% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 7.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.91% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 3.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.47% | 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 | -0.09 | 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 | 42.3 | 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 | 42% | 37.07% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 49.28% | 45.26% |
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 | 49% | 25.88% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 14.16% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 18.37% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 3.06 | 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 | 85% | 88.19% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 240 | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.13% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 36.65% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 30.81% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 7.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.74% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.55% | 2.15% |
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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 | -0.2 | 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 | 36.3 | 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 | 20% 10 | 28% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 5 | 43.17% | 43.34% |
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 | 43% | 26.1% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 5 | 11.79% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 11 | 16.38% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 2.81 | 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 | 85% | 85.46% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 78.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 40.57% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 29.5% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.54% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.79% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.04% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.04% | 2.76% |
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 | -0.15 | 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 | 38.2 | 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 | 30% 2 | 28.05% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 1 | 40.46% | 42.58% |
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 | 9% | 22.74% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 8 | 10.33% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 8 | 13.79% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.02 | 2.62 | 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 | 87% | 91.46% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 81.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 37.96% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 28.25% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 6.96% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.5% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.38% | 2.06% |
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 | 0.15 | 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 | 42.1 | 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 | 28% | 31.38% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 44.35% | 43.04% |
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% | 26.26% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 14.35% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 15.53% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 85% | 90.17% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 75.21% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 42.38% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.79% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 6.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.92% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 6.04% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.08% | 2.46% |
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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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Firth Park Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1