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Meadowhead School Academy Trust - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Meadowhead School Academy Trust
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- Sheffield S8 8BR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very positively; they are lively, confident, interested, and kind.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use a range of methods to check the depth of pupils’ learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are very positive about the school and many said it has improved since the previous inspection.
Communication: The school has a well-planned programme of careers education, information, advice, and guidance on offer.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents and carers are very positive about the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders and governors have brought about considerable improvement since the previous inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils reported that, if bullying occurs, staff deal with it quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A positive culture of safeguarding is very well established throughout the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy opportunities to develop their leadership through volunteering for the student parliament.
Career Counselling Services: There is a well-planned programme of careers education, information, advice, and guidance on offer.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students who attend the sixth form are taking up places at university in increasing numbers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure that the needs of pupils with SEND are identified accurately. This assists them in providing more effective support.
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Meadowhead School Academy Trust is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1924 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I feel incredibly privileged to lead Meadowhead School.
We at Meadowhead have a distinct future vision.
We hope to adequately prepare our students for entry into further education, high-caliber jobs, and the future careers of their choice through high standards in teaching and pastoral care.
We have created a warm, encouraging, and joyful atmosphere that will help our students succeed.
We set high standards for conduct, dress, and academic performance.
The options we offer are excellent.
Our daily school life is enhanced by excursions and events that give our pupils amazing professional prospects and raise their chances of success in life.
Students at Meadowhead have access to cutting-edge learning environments because to the school's exceptional facilities.
We appreciate your interest in what our school can provide for your kid.
One of the most significant decisions you will make is selecting a secondary school, and we hope that this prospectus and a visit to the school will provide you the information you need to make that decision.
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We at Meadowhead have a distinct future vision.
We hope to adequately prepare our students for entry into further education, high-caliber jobs, and the future careers of their choice through high standards in teaching and pastoral care.
We have created a warm, encouraging, and joyful atmosphere that will help our students succeed.
We set high standards for conduct, dress, and academic performance.
The options we offer are excellent.
Our daily school life is enhanced by excursions and events that give our pupils amazing professional prospects and raise their chances of success in life.
Students at Meadowhead have access to cutting-edge learning environments because to the school's exceptional facilities.
We appreciate your interest in what our school can provide for your kid.
One of the most significant decisions you will make is selecting a secondary school, and we hope that this prospectus and a visit to the school will provide you the information you need to make that decision.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 98% | 22% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 24.30% | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 45.7 | 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 | 43% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 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 | 24% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 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 | 93% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 309 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.34 | 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 | 52.4 | 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 | 58% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 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 | 31% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 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 | 96% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 313 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 47.2 | 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 | 42% 2 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 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 | 46% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 1 | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 5 | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 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 | 316 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.04 | 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 | 45.7 | 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 | 44% 12 | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 6 | 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 | 50% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 1 | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 8 | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 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 | 323 | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.48% | 2.05% |
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 | -0.34 | 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 | 32% | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 45.45% | 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 | 70% | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 16% | 16.26% |
| 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 | 97% | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 326 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.22% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.08 | 29.5 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.81 | 30.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.30% | 17.07% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 95 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 63.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.87% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 17.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.38 | 33.8 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.99 | 32.61 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 44.1% | 19.37% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 122 | 349 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 66.73% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.07% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.47% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.78 3 | 30.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.93 2 | 27.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 13.51% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 131 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 60.07% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.86% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 17.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.32 | 29.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.56 1 | 29.02 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 16.39% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 41.85% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 14.15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.92% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.99 | 27.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.12 | 29.45 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.8% | 15.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 48.08% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.83% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 20.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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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 Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
