E-Act Parkwood Academy
Sheffield, S5 8UL · Sheffield · secondary school
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15th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 253 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.1 · 33 | 30% | 0.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.42 · 20 | 25% | 0.49 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.9 · 39 | 10% | 0.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
E-Act Parkwood Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023. In 2024/25, 26.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.42 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs such as Podcasting, Crochet, and Maths circles, alongside Student Council and leadership roles. Sports include Football, Badminton, and Gymnastics, while arts options cover Orchestra, Guitar, and Piano. Trips have included Milan and Holland. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 886 pupils against a stated capacity of 930. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about E-Act Parkwood Academy
Overview
Parkwood E-ACT Academy continues to be a good school where leaders are committed to providing the best possible experiences for pupils. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils behave well, feel safe, and enjoy their learning, supported by teachers who work hard alongside them.
Strengths
- Leaders have planned an "ambitious curriculum" that includes disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate high expectations of behaviour, being "respectful towards each other and adults," with bullying described as rare.
- Teachers use effective methods to check understanding and provide feedback, particularly in English, helping pupils improve their work.
- There is a "high-quality programme of careers advice and guidance" alongside extra-curricular opportunities like sporting activities and residential visits.
- Staff report that leaders are "considerate of the well-being and workload of staff" and consult with them when making changes.
Areas to improve
- Strategies to support some pupils with SEND do not always overcome barriers to learning; leaders should ensure support strategies are "clearly defined in the information provided to teachers."
- In some subjects, pupils’ understanding is not checked thoroughly enough, leading to knowledge gaps; leaders must ensure understanding is checked effectively to address these gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust procedures for recruiting and training staff, and pupils knowing how to keep themselves safe and who to talk to with concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.3 |
| 2024/25 | 36.5 |
| 2025/26 | 43.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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