Yewlands Academy
Sheffield, S35 8NN · Sheffield · secondary school
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22nd 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 — 4.6/10 against 440 of them, against 2.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.8 · 29 | 46% | 1.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.35 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.9 · 19 | 15% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yewlands Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.35 in 2023/24, indicating pupils made less progress than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 884 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 interventions are in place to improve progress scores for students starting from lower baselines? How are the 16 remaining places allocated for the upcoming academic year?
What Ofsted said about Yewlands Academy
Overview
The report states that pupils feel safe and well cared for, with strong relationships enabling them to share worries confidently. While the school has made significant improvements to the curriculum and personal development, outcomes have not yet reached expected levels, and there is "more to be done" in this area. The inspection highlights that while many pupils meet high behavioural expectations, inconsistencies in policy application and teaching quality remain challenges.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "effective work to promote their personal development," including clubs, residential trips, and a careers programme that helps them progress to "appropriate next steps."
- The school has designed an "ambitious curriculum" that clearly sets out learning sequences, with staff in subjects like English effectively using subject knowledge to extend understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "identified effectively" and receive successful support, particularly regarding social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Leaders have raised expectations for attendance, which is increasing, and tutors support this through discussions with pupils and families.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure its behaviour policy is "implemented consistently and effectively," as some staff do not consistently enforce expectations, leading to occasional lesson disruptions.
- The school needs to ensure that "gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ learning are identified and addressed consistently" across all subjects so that knowledge builds logically over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.4 |
| 2024/25 | 37.3 |
| 2025/26 | 39.9 |
| 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
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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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