E-ACT Pathways Academy
Sheffield, S5 7NA · Sheffield · primary school
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77th of 107 primary schools in Sheffield we can score, 132 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 — 4.8/10 against 466 of them, against 3.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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 Pathways Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and football, attend concerts, and can join the breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 381 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need additional help with reading or writing?
What Ofsted said about E-ACT Pathways Academy
Overview
E-ACT Pathways Academy is a primary school where pupils are described as proud, hard-working, and happy. The report highlights a positive school culture with warm staff-pupil relationships and effective safeguarding, noting that recent improvements to the curriculum have not yet fully reflected in published national assessment results.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy lessons and take pride in their work, with "warm and caring" relationships between staff and pupils.
- Staff teach phonics with enthusiasm, ensuring pupils learn to read well and receive timely support.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," carefully sequenced to help pupils progress and retain knowledge.
- Attendance has improved since the previous inspection due to diligent tracking and close work with families.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well-supported and fully included in school life.
Areas to improve
- Staff must check pupils’ understanding more accurately to adapt activities, correct misconceptions, and challenge learners appropriately.
- Subject leaders in a few subjects need clearer information on strengths and areas for development to provide consistent guidance to staff.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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