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The Birley Academy
Birley Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.7 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,108
Capacity
1,163
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in terms of GCSE Attainment 8, where it ranks in the top 89% of schools nationally. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above is lower at 27%. Parent satisfaction is relatively moderate, with 72% recommending the school, indicating areas for potential improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality 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. | 37.2 | Bottom 11% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Parent View (116 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child makes good progress
83%
My child feels safe
82%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child is happy
78%
School keeps me informed
78%
Behaviour is good
77%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.9%
Black African4.6%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
White Other1.9%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.34072, -1.40327 · S12 3BP
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143963
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Birley Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Birley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is The Birley Academy a good school?
The Birley Academy scores 17.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Birley Academy?
Based on 116 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Birley Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Birley Academy in GCSEs?
The Birley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.2. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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