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Sheffield Park Academy
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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: Rising trend in student achievements over the past three years.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm and orderly place with supportive ethos.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have good subject knowledge and embrace opportunities to improve skills.
Current Educational Practices: Well-structured lessons with clear success criteria and targeted questioning.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teaching is good with some elements outstanding, but needs consistency.
Opportunities for Involvement: Hosting community and celebration events.
Communication: Keeping parents better informed about progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Increasingly well-attended events suggest satisfaction.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Behaviour support team manages conflicts well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Rigorous monitoring, training, and challenging underperformance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Few incidents of bullying; students feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Good attendance and reduced absenteeism.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of activities including performing arts and fundraising.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students benefit from additional activities.
Career Counselling Services: Work experience, mentoring, and voluntary work available.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for special educational needs and pupil premium students.
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Sheffield Park Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1198 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
7.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Mr. C. Dillon serves as the executive principal at Sheffield Park Academy.
With around 1,200 pupils and a purpose-built $30 million building with superb technology, arts, and sports facilities, Sheffield Park Academy is a high-performing 11–18 institution.
Our academy is a member of United Learning, a nationwide network of schools that share the goal of bringing out "the best in everyone."
We greatly profit from opportunities to work together on enrichment, academic, and university access programmes for students, staff professional development, and support activities in Sheffield and throughout the nation.
Over the past five years, we have actually experienced academic development, and this ongoing achievement has propelled us to the top of Sheffield's league tables.
We have earned commendation from ministers and local and national recognition for this, placing us in the top 5% of schools nationwide according to Progress 8 performance.
Even though academic achievement is crucial, at Sheffield Park Academy we think there is more to a good education.
Along with making sure they pass their examinations, we also want to help them grow in virtues like compassion and service.
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With around 1,200 pupils and a purpose-built $30 million building with superb technology, arts, and sports facilities, Sheffield Park Academy is a high-performing 11–18 institution.
Our academy is a member of United Learning, a nationwide network of schools that share the goal of bringing out "the best in everyone."
We greatly profit from opportunities to work together on enrichment, academic, and university access programmes for students, staff professional development, and support activities in Sheffield and throughout the nation.
Over the past five years, we have actually experienced academic development, and this ongoing achievement has propelled us to the top of Sheffield's league tables.
We have earned commendation from ministers and local and national recognition for this, placing us in the top 5% of schools nationwide according to Progress 8 performance.
Even though academic achievement is crucial, at Sheffield Park Academy we think there is more to a good education.
Along with making sure they pass their examinations, we also want to help them grow in virtues like compassion and service.
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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 | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 37% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 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 | -0.78 | 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 | 34.3 | 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 | 28% | 36.51% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 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 | 52% | 30.95% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 13.93% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 19.67% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.95 | 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 | 85% | 88.94% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 82.16% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 36.25% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 30.63% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 7.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.91% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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 | -0.34 | 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 | 39.8 | 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 | 37% | 37.07% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 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 | 74% | 25.88% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 14.16% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 18.37% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 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 | 80% | 88.19% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 83.13% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 36.65% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 30.81% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.74% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.55% | 2.15% |
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 | -0.11 | 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 | 24% 8 | 28% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 1 | 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 | 22% | 26.1% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 3 | 11.79% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 1 | 16.38% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 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 | 91% | 85.46% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 78.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 40.57% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 29.5% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.54% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.79% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.04% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.53 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 32% 2 | 28.05% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 15 | 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 | 23% | 22.74% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 2 | 10.33% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 13.79% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 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 | 92% | 91.46% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 81.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 37.96% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 28.25% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 6.96% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.5% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.94 | 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 | 49 | 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% | 31.38% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 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 | 24% | 26.26% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 14.35% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 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 | 87% | 90.17% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 75.21% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 42.38% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 27.79% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.92% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.04% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.08% | 2.46% |
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 | 23.68 | 29.5 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.94 | 30.28 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 17.07% | 13.64% |
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 | 66 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 63.67% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.87% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 17.33% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 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 | 30.56 | 33.8 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.52 | 32.61 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 19.37% | 17.69% |
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 | 71 | 349 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 66.73% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 0% | 14.07% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.47% | 10.7% |
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 | 21.73 5 | 30.06 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.67 7 | 27.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 13.51% | 13.04% |
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 | 81 | 347 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 60.07% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.86% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 17.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 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 | 26.51 | 29.1 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.33 8 | 29.02 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 16.39% | 13.34% |
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 | 13 | 41.85% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 14.15% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 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 | 26.72 | 27.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.11 | 29.45 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.76% | 12.63% |
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 | 14 | 48.08% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.83% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 20.5% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sheffield Park Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
