Firth Park Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Address | Fircroft Avenue, S5 0SD |
| School Website | www.firthparkacademy.org |
| Telephone | 1142576238 |
| URN | 139334 |
School Census
| Total | 1149 |
| Girls/Boys | 565/584 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 35.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 569 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/06/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/06/2015 | Good |
| 28/09/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/06/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/09/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 50.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.32 |
| Progress 8 | -0.45 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49% |
| Entering EBacc | 53% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.37 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.67 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 371 |
| As first preference | 241 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 240 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 389 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 130 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 252 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 401 |
| As first preference | 211 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 270 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 354 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 271 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 51 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 123 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 270 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 42 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 317 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 1% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 41% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 9% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 40% |
| no | 60% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 44% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 40% |
| no | 60% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 68% |
| no | 32% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 40% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 17.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 11.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 40% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 18.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Hatfield Academy
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Hartley Brook Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hartley Brook Road, , S5 0JF
St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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