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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 819 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.77%
Girls: 48.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 88 | 181 |
| 8 | 98 | 68 | 166 |
| 9 | 88 | 81 | 169 |
| 10 | 82 | 84 | 166 |
| 11 | 63 | 74 | 137 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 35.5% |
| African | 10.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% |
| Asian, Other | 7% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-02-06 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-01-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-06-15 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.42 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Oasis Academy Watermead
Barrie Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8RJ |
0.3 miles |
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Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Boynton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7HL |
0.47 miles |
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E-ACT Pathways Academy
Raisen Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7NA |
0.55 miles |
|
Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries
Crowder Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7QG |
0.68 miles |
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Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Halifax Road, Wadsley Bridge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1LB |
0.69 miles |
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Meynell Community Primary School
Meynell Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8GN |
0.73 miles |
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Hillsborough Primary School
Parkside Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2AA |
0.74 miles |
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Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ripley Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2NU |
1 miles |
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Firshill Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7BX |
1.05 miles |
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Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Orphanage Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 9AN |
1.1 miles |
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Marlcliffe Community Primary School
Marlcliffe Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4AJ |
1.11 miles |
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Fox Hill Primary
Keats Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1AZ |
1.21 miles |
|
Walkley Primary School
Burnaby Crescent, Walkley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2RZ |
1.24 miles |
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Rivelin Primary School
Morley Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2PL |
1.28 miles |
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Malin Bridge Primary School
Dykes Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4RH |
1.31 miles |
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Hucklow Primary School
Hucklow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6TB |
1.31 miles |
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Woolley Wood School
Chaucer Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 9QN |
1.35 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Sheffield Lane Top, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0QF |
1.37 miles |
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Mansel Primary
Chaucer Road, Sheffield A, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 9QN |
1.4 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Cundy Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2WJ |
1.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Chaucer School
Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8NH |
0.96 miles |
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Lotus Academy
Lindsay Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7WE |
1.25 miles |
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Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6SG |
1.35 miles |
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Astrea Academy Sheffield
Andover Street, Sheffield, S3 9BE |
1.51 miles |
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Yewlands Academy
Creswick Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 8NN |
1.53 miles |
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Fir Vale School
Owler Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8GB |
1.6 miles |
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Forge Valley School
Wood Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5HG |
1.75 miles |
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Bethany School
Finlay Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7PS |
1.84 miles |
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Firth Park Academy
Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD |
1.86 miles |
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Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6AG |
2.3 miles |
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King Edward VII School
Glossop Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PW |
2.55 miles |
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Oasis Academy Don Valley
Leeds Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TY |
2.6 miles |
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Sheffield High School
10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PE |
2.66 miles |
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UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
2 Old Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TU |
2.67 miles |
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UTC Sheffield City Centre
111 Matilda Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4QF |
2.67 miles |
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Bradfield School
Kirk Edge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 0AE |
2.68 miles |
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Birkdale School
Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH |
2.76 miles |
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Westbourne School
|
2.78 miles |
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Chapeltown Academy
Hydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9ZX |
2.84 miles |
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The Sheffield College
Granville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RL |
2.89 miles |