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Sheffield Park Academy
Beaumont Road North, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1SN, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.5 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,212
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, although its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.1 is below the national average. While 46% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 24% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. The school sends 69% of its students to university, with a notable 11% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a positive trajectory for future opportunities.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.1 | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 46% | Bottom 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 34% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.7%
Black African11.5%
Asian Pakistani10.0%
Asian Bangladeshi6.5%
Gypsy/Roma4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
White Other4.6%
Other4.6%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.37452, -1.41801 · S2 1SN
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN131895
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Sheffield Park Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sheffield Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2013.
Is Sheffield Park Academy a good school?
Sheffield Park Academy scores 16.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sheffield Park Academy in GCSEs?
Sheffield Park Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.1. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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