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E-Act Parkwood Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Joel Hinchcliffe (Head Teacher)

corporate_fareE-ACT

location_onSheffield, S5 8UL

language Visit Website phone 01142310221

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Ofsted

No Judgement

Inspected 2018

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Students

794

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Attainment 8

43.9

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Sheffield

#2,243 of 4,024 nationally

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E-Act Parkwood Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-16.

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School Summary

E-Act Parkwood Academy is an academy sponsor led in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of E-ACT. The school has approximately 886 pupils on roll, of whom 54% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9, placing the school #17 in Sheffield and #2,243 of 4,024 nationally. 38.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is No Judgement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 15.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

43.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

38.10%

Grade 4+ E&M

56.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.1%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)54.80%

Triple Science Entry0.60%

EBacc Slot Score12.9 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

36.5

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

26.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

48.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.5%

Entering EBacc23.70%

EBacc APS3.24

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.3

Grade 5+ E&M

31.30%

Entering EBacc28.20%

EBacc APS3.28

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.32

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.43

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS2.67

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS2.53

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

83.2%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80.2%

Apprenticeships2.3%

Employment0.8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12.2%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#2,596 / 4,024	#18	#2,243	#1
2025	#3,283 / 3,948	#30	#3,251	#1
2024	#3,070 / 4,450	#27	#3,199	#2,529
2023	#2,923 / 4,321	#29	#3,054	#2,274
2022	#2,799 / 4,199	#24	#2,972	#2,117
2019	#2,324 / 2,711	#22	#2,636	#1,769
2018	#2,260 / 2,537	#18	#2,516	#1,783

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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06 February 2018

Inspection Report

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29 January 2014

Inspection Report

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24 May 2012

Inspection Report

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15 June 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-02-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2014-01-29

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Latest Ungraded: School remains Good

2012-05-24

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

11.6%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.7%(66 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 856 pupils. During this period, there were 99 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.6%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	856	99	11.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	856	161	18.8%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	844	120	14.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	819	86	10.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	813	137	16.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	805	158	19.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	794	98	12.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	793	66	8.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	809	30	3.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	789	34	4.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	806	18	2.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	809	13	1.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	819	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	815	36	4.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	817	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	817	28	3.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	811	20	2.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	872	20	2.3%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	860	27	3.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	859	16	1.9%	3.8%	4
2017/18 (Summer term)	888	30	3.4%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	891	35	3.9%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	872	44	5.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	840	47	5.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	839	42	5.0%	3.3%	4
2016/17 (Autumn term)	844	54	6.4%	3.1%	4

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 48 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

39%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree17%

agree70%

disagree9%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree13%

agree43%

disagree39%

strongly disagree4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree39%

agree13%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree30%

agree57%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree52%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree52%

disagree22%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree52%

disagree4%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree61%

don't know13%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree57%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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