E-Act Parkwood Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Longley Avenue West Sheffield South Yorkshire S5 8UL |
| Phone | 01142310221 |
| Reference Number | 135934 |
Parkwood E-ACT Academy continues to perform well as a good school, demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to providing quality education. The school is dedicated to supporting every pupil, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils generally enjoy their learning and behavior is commendable, contributing to a positive school environment. However, some pupils face challenges in retaining knowledge, particularly in humanities subjects. Concerted efforts are underway to address these issues, with ongoing improvements noted in attendance despite the pandemic's impact.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 856 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.22%
Girls: 47.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 52% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 94 | 87 | 181 |
| 8 | 87 | 86 | 173 |
| 9 | 96 | 68 | 164 |
| 10 | 87 | 88 | 175 |
| 11 | 83 | 80 | 163 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 36.6% |
| African | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.7% |
| Asian, Other | 6% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong leadership that knows the school and its pupils well.
- Commitment to providing a safe and respectful environment.
- Ambitious curriculum designed for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Positive and supportive culture for both pupils and staff.
- A range of extracurricular activities that engage pupils.
- Effective safeguarding procedures implemented across the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Some strategies to support pupils with SEND do not fully address their learning barriers.
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding leading to gaps in knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 75 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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