The Birley Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySheffield
AddressBirley Lane, S12 3BP
URN143963

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 DateOfsted 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 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 38.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 47.80%
Entering EBacc 6.50%
EBacc average point score 3.29
Progress 8 -0.27
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 55%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.39
Progress 8 -0.55

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications320
As first preference197
As second preference68
As third preference55
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers197
second preference offers12
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications300
As first preference202
As second preference69
As third preference29
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers200
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications275
As first preference174
As second preference70
As third preference31
Total Offers Made226
first preference offers174
second preference offers13
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications307
As first preference202
As second preference71
As third preference34
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers202
second preference offers12
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications333
As first preference196
As second preference94
As third preference43
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers196
second preference offers12
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications329
As first preference193
As second preference92
As third preference44
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers192
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications378
As first preference233
As second preference93
As third preference52
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers230
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications356
As first preference210
As second preference100
As third preference46
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers208
second preference offers23
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree16%
agree42%
disagree15%
strongly disagree25%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree15%
agree43%
disagree23%
strongly disagree16%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree8%
agree37%
disagree27%
strongly disagree25%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree4%
agree7%
disagree16%
strongly disagree18%
don't know8%
not applicable47%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree20%
agree42%
disagree24%
strongly disagree11%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree19%
agree20%
disagree15%
strongly disagree27%
don't know3%
not applicable17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes31%
no69%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree18%
agree27%
disagree16%
strongly disagree29%
dont know10%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree18%
agree39%
disagree19%
strongly disagree13%
don't know11%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree18%
agree43%
disagree14%
strongly disagree20%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree18%
agree43%
disagree24%
strongly disagree13%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree15%
agree59%
disagree13%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree25%
agree62%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree13%
agree30%
disagree25%
strongly disagree20%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes47%
no53%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin78.6%
african ethnic origin3.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.2%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
any other black background ethnic origin1.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
pakistani ethnic origin0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin83.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2%
any other white background ethnic origin1.4%
african ethnic origin1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1%
any other black background ethnic origin0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Birley Primary Academy

(0.30 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Thornbridge Avenue, , S12 3AB

Birley Spa Primary Academy

(0.53 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Jermyn Crescent, , S12 4QE

St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Spring Water Avenue, , S12 4HJ