Chapeltown Academy

Chapeltown Academy has maintained a good standard of education since its previous inspection in 2018. The academy, part of the Minerva Learning Trust, offers a variety of A level and applied general qualifications to students aged 16 to 19. It supports a positive learning environment where students thrive academically and personally, benefiting from strong leadership and teaching practices. Most students achieve well and progress to higher education or apprenticeships, which reflects the effective guidance and preparation they receive for their future careers.

Strengths

• Students enjoy learning in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• High expectations for student achievement are balanced with personal care.
• Teachers are highly qualified and effective in delivering the curriculum.
• Good-quality careers information and work experience enhance student progression.
• Students feel safe and engage maturely in discussions about important topics.
• Leaders have implemented effective changes to raise standards.

Areas for Improvement

• Some students are not aware of local risks.
• Limited opportunities for students to confidently articulate and debate.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Chapeltown Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Chapeltown Academy had 14.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 29.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 11.6% of pupils at Chapeltown Academy were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 0.8% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Chapeltown Academy received £7,291 and spent £8,186 for each of its 297 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £85,000 (£286 per pupil).

Across all 10 schools of Minerva Learning Trust, income was £7,480 and spending £7,772 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Chapeltown Academy is part of Minerva Learning Trust, which runs 10 schools. The nearest others:

• Ecclesfield School Sheffield
• Stocksbridge High School Sheffield
• Woodthorpe Primary School Sheffield
• Handsworth Grange Community Sports College Sheffield
• High Storrs School Sheffield
• Barrow Hill Primary Academy Chesterfield
• Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy Chesterfield
• Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy Chesterfield
• Netherthorpe School Chesterfield

What is Chapeltown Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Chapeltown Academy is Good, from an inspection in November 2024.

When was Chapeltown Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Chapeltown Academy was last inspected in November 2024.

How many pupils does Chapeltown Academy have?

Chapeltown Academy has 249 pupils on roll.

What age range does Chapeltown Academy cover?

Chapeltown Academy for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Chapeltown Academy?

Chapeltown Academy is at Hydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 9ZX.