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Yewlands Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Yewlands Academy
- Secondary
- Sheffield S35 8NN
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Based on the inspection date: 29 June 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' learning is affected by gaps in knowledge and understanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved, but low-level disruption still affects learning.
Qualifications and Training: Staff require further training to identify weaknesses in reading fluency.
Current Educational Practices: New curriculum plans need better alignment and assessment.
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent application of the behaviour policy by staff impacts lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: Active student council involves pupils in improving their school.
Communication: Some staff and parents feel changes are not well communicated.
Parent Satisfaction: A small number of parents have concerns about communication and change.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take appropriate action when pupils raise concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leaders are addressing issues but need to improve curriculum consistency.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with staff training to identify risks.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are decreasing; staff act quickly on concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Limited range of extracurricular activities; plans to introduce more.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Only a limited number of pupils attend extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Year 10 pupils have work experience; careers advice less developed for younger pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Visits to universities and colleges are organized for older pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students follow the same curriculum, but support plans are not used effectively.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum reviewed, but planning in PE and history needs detail.
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About Us
Yewlands Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 932 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 31% 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-
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 48% | 26% |
| 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 | -0.40 | 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 | 31% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 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 | 5% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.08 | 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 | 91% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.52 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 29% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 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 | 9% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.79 | 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 | 90% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 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% | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 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 | 33% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 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 | - | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | - | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 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 Yewlands Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1