Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Sheffield, S8 8BR · Sheffield · secondary school
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10th 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 — 7.2/10 against 629 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 34% | 1.80 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.8 · 55 | 30% | 1.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.04 · 53 | 25% | 1.34 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.9 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meadowhead School Academy Trust overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022. In 2024/25, 41.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in strings, brass, woodwind, orchestra, choir, and We Compose groups. Musical events include the Meadowhead Together Choir Concert, school production, performing arts showcase, Trust Choir Concert, Christmas Fayre, and KS3 Brass and Woodwind concert. Sports Day is also held.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,006 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,950. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is
What Ofsted said about Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Overview
Meadowhead School is described as an “inclusive and welcoming school” where pupils are “happy and safe” and treat each other with respect. Leaders have driven “considerable improvement” since the previous inspection, establishing a positive culture where staff morale is high and parents are largely satisfied with the progress made.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” meeting the needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Sixth-form provision is highly effective, with students acting as “positive role models” and benefiting from well-planned careers guidance.
- Personal development is a key strength, with teachers nurturing “rounded, open-minded and conscientious young people” through well-planned lessons.
- Staff feel “valued and supported,” and governors are effective in holding leaders to account for the school’s improvements.
Areas to improve
- In a “very small number of subjects,” the curriculum is less well planned and sequenced, limiting pupils’ ability to deepen their knowledge over time.
- Leaders must ensure curriculum plans in these specific subjects reach the same high standard as the rest of the curriculum to enable consistent learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting a “positive culture of safeguarding” where staff are well trained to spot risks and act quickly to seek external advice when needed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.7 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 46.9 |
| 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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