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Yewlands Academy
Creswick Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8NN, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.6 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
912
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.3, this school performs better than 89% of schools across the UK, indicating strong academic potential. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and only 51% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% recommending the school, suggesting a level of community support despite the challenges.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 37.3 | 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (116 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
86%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child makes good progress
80%
My child is happy
79%
School has high expectations
78%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Progress is communicated
71%
School keeps me informed
70%
School supports development
66%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.43465, -1.48751 · S35 8NN
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145943
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteyewlandsacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Yewlands Academy rated by Ofsted?
Yewlands Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Yewlands Academy a good school?
Yewlands Academy scores 5.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Yewlands Academy?
Based on 116 Ofsted Parent View responses, Yewlands Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Yewlands Academy in GCSEs?
Yewlands Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.3. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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