Sheffield Park Academy
Sheffield, S2 1SN · Sheffield · secondary school
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21st 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 — 2.5/10 against 201 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 30.3 · 16 | 30% | 0.48 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.65 · 10 | 25% | 0.25 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.4 · 10 | 10% | 0.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sheffield Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 23.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.65 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,185 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Sheffield Park Academy
Overview
Sheffield Park Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a "respectful and kind culture" where staff are determined that pupils will succeed. Leaders have implemented an "ambitious and broad curriculum" and effectively re-engaged students following pandemic disruptions, ensuring pupils feel safe and proud of their school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-designed, with pupils regularly revisiting prior learning to aid retention, resulting in a "remarkably high" proportion studying the English Baccalaureate.
- Safeguarding is a significant strength, with "effective" arrangements, "meticulous records," and strong links with external agencies to support at-risk pupils.
- Personal development is robust, offering rich extra-curricular experiences, useful careers guidance, and successful outcomes for sixth-form students.
- Staff maintain "warm, respectful relationships" with pupils, and behaviour is generally well-managed with bullying being rare and dealt with seriously.
- The reading curriculum has improved, with specific support provided to help weaker readers become "more confident and fluent."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers provide clear guidance on how pupils should act on feedback, as some students currently do not know how to improve their work.
- Staff need to better understand the specific needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to provide more precise support and ensure these pupils make the best possible progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective" and that safeguarding is a strength of the school, with all staff sharing responsibility for keeping pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.7 |
| 2024/25 | 35.1 |
| 2025/26 | 37.4 |
| 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
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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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