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Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Dyche Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8BR, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.8 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,960
Capacity
1,950
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in 2022, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0, which places it in the top 49% nationally. A commendable 75% of students progress to university, with 33% attending top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for higher education. However, the school's EBacc entry rate of 28% may suggest limited uptake in core academic subjects.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 118 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.6%
Black African6.2%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.32645, -1.47051 · S8 8BR
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138545
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Meadowhead School Academy Trust rated by Ofsted?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2022.
Is Meadowhead School Academy Trust a good school?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust scores 46.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Meadowhead School Academy Trust in GCSEs?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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