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Parkwood E-Act Academy
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Parkwood E-Act Academy
- Secondary
- Sheffield S5 8UL
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most students make fast, effective progress, overall achievement is good.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well in classrooms and social times.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have opportunities to develop their teaching skills.
Current Educational Practices: Rigorous and regular assessment, target setting are in place.
Strengths and Challenges: Eliminate mediocre teaching; improve marking consistency.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parent forum and invitations to celebration events.
Communication: Regular newsletters and updates on children’s progress.
Parent Satisfaction: 100% would recommend the academy.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective pastoral system and specialist guidance.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Raising standards through training, mentoring, challenging underperformance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Procedures ensure students are safe; mistreatment is rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Nurturing environment; effective support for vulnerable students.
Extracurricular Offerings: Visits, visitors, additional experiences increase awareness and confidence.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students benefit from vocational opportunities and alternative provision.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective strategy boosts literacy and numeracy skills.
Subjects Offered: Range of subjects including English, mathematics, geography, technology.
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About Us
Parkwood E-Act Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 819 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our goal is to establish ourselves as a premier academy. one with a forward-thinking strategy, successful execution, and aspirational goals for the future. maximising potential in all students as a hub for innovation and leadership. by attending to the requirements of our neighbourhood, developing into a community centre. committed to ensuring the safety of our kids both within and outside of the classroom. We at Parkwood E-ACT Academy firmly believe that everyone is capable of success. Our conviction that everything will succeed is underpinned by:.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | 15.1 | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 48% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 37.4 | 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 | 26% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 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 | 28% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 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 | 87% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 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 | -0.25 | 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 | 39.7 | 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 | 32% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 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 | 19% | 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 | 11% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 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 | 89% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.15 | 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 | 34.2 | 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 | 31% 9 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 3 | 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 | 8% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 4 | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.67 | 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 | 89% | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 31.5 | 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 | 22% 1 | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 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 | 30% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 1 | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.53 | 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 | 86% | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 135 | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 33 | 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 | 21% | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 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 | 26% | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 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 | 88% | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.22% | 2.45% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Parkwood E-Act Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
