The Birley Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Address | Birley Lane, S12 3BP |
| URN | 143963 |
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School Census
| Total | 1083 |
| Girls/Boys | 513/570 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.4%/52.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 363 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/03/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 14/01/2020 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/01/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | 7% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.17 |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.39 |
| Progress 8 | -0.55 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 320 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 300 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 275 |
| As first preference | 174 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 226 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 333 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 329 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 378 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 356 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 47% |
| no | 53% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |