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Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6SG, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.1 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Capacity
1,100
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 67% of students progressing to university, this sixth form offers a solid pathway for further education, though only 6% advance to top-third universities. The school is rated lower than many others, with a LocaleIQ score of 16.1, indicating potential challenges in its educational environment. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their children.
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| 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 400 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.41847, -1.45390 · S5 6SG
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144886
School typeAcademy 16-19 converter
Websitewww.longleypark.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Longley Park Sixth Form Academy rated by Ofsted?
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Longley Park Sixth Form Academy a good school?
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy scores 16.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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