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E-Act Parkwood Academy
Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8UL, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.5 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
856
Capacity
930
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school shows solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 91% nationally. However, only 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in both English and Maths, which may be a concern for some parents. Overall, it offers a supportive environment but may have room for improvement in key academic areas.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2014Older 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. | 36.5 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.6%
Black African11.8%
Other9.8%
Asian Pakistani9.7%
Asian Other6.0%
White Other5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Black Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.41263, -1.48509 · S5 8UL
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135934
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is E-Act Parkwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
E-Act Parkwood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2014.
Is E-Act Parkwood Academy a good school?
E-Act Parkwood Academy scores 18.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 E-Act Parkwood Academy in GCSEs?
E-Act Parkwood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.5. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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