The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.5
7.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 140 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 856
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 52%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mr Joel Hinchcliffe (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8UL
Town setting
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Southey Green Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Meynell Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Chaucer School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is E-Act Parkwood Academy a selective school?
No. E-Act Parkwood Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is E-Act Parkwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
E-Act Parkwood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend E-Act Parkwood Academy?
E-Act Parkwood Academy currently has 856 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does E-Act Parkwood Academy take?
E-Act Parkwood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is E-Act Parkwood Academy?
E-Act Parkwood Academy is in Sheffield, S5 8UL, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does E-Act Parkwood Academy have a sixth form?
No, E-Act Parkwood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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