Meadowhead School Academy Trust
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Dyche Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S8 8BR |
| Phone | 01142372723 |
| Reference Number | 138545 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1924 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.95%
Girls: 54.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 153 | 175 | 328 |
| 8 | 132 | 197 | 329 |
| 9 | 169 | 157 | 326 |
| 10 | 175 | 151 | 326 |
| 11 | 140 | 185 | 325 |
| 12 | 67 | 105 | 172 |
| 13 | 48 | 70 | 118 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.1% |
| African | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-07-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-11-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-10-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-09-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Meadowhead School | ||
| 2012-02-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-05-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-02-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-05-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.7 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Lower Meadow Primary School
Batemoor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8EE |
0.32 miles |
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Mossbrook School
Bochum Parkway, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8JR |
0.45 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7TR |
0.65 miles |
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Lowedges Junior Academy
Lowedges Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7JG |
0.65 miles |
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Greenhill Primary School
Greenhill Main Road, E, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7RA |
0.69 miles |
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Norton Free Church of England Primary School
Matthews Lane, Norton, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8JS |
0.88 miles |
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Abbey Lane Primary School
Abbey Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0BN |
1.03 miles |
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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Marsh Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2HB |
1.26 miles |
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Mundella Primary School
Mundella Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8SJ |
1.27 miles |
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Woodseats Primary School
Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0SB |
1.33 miles |
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Northfield Junior School
Falcon Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2ED |
1.4 miles |
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Holmesdale Infant School
The Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2LR |
1.47 miles |
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Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Stonelow Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2EP |
1.6 miles |
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Bradway Primary School
Bradway Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 4PD |
1.72 miles |
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Woodlands Primary School
Norton Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S14 1SL |
1.78 miles |
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Dronfield Junior School
School Lane, School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1ry, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RY |
1.86 miles |
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Dronfield Infant School
School Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 1RY |
1.86 miles |
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Holt House Infant School
Bannerdale Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2EW |
1.86 miles |
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Carfield Primary School
Argyle Close, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9HJ |
1.92 miles |
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Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Balmoral Crescent, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8ZY |
1.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education
83 East Bank Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3PX |
1.1 miles |
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Talbot Specialist School
Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9JP |
1.48 miles |
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Newfield Secondary School
Lees Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9JP |
1.48 miles |
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2FZ |
1.73 miles |
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Mercia School
Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DY |
2.03 miles |
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Sheffield Springs Academy
Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2SF |
2.66 miles |
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King Ecgbert School
Totley Brook Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QU |
2.76 miles |
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Brantwood Specialist School
1 Kenwood Bank, Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1NU |
2.8 miles |
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Aldine House Secure Children's Centre
75 Limb Lane, Sheffield, S17 3ES |
2.84 miles |
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Kenwood Academy
9 Moncrieffe Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1HQ |
2.87 miles |
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The Birley Academy
Birley Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP |
2.94 miles |
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Silverdale School
Bents Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QH |
3.04 miles |
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High Storrs School
High Storrs Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7LH |
3.04 miles |
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Discovery Academy
Park Grange Road, Norfolk Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3QF |
3.08 miles |
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Heritage Park School
Norfolk Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RU |
3.21 miles |
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Bents Green School
Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7TB |
3.21 miles |
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Heritage Park School
Norfolk Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RU |
3.22 miles |
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Seven Hills School
Granville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RJ |
3.25 miles |
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The Sheffield College
Granville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RL |
3.28 miles |
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All Saints' Catholic High School
Granville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RJ |
3.28 miles |