SchoolScoresE-Act Parkwood Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of E-ACT
Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, S5 8UL
0114 231 0221 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 January 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
156 pupils in this year group.
27% — 15 points below the Sheffield average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 36.5 | 43.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
140 pupils in this year group.
84% — 5 points below the Sheffield average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 84% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 17% | 36% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 26% | 8% | 13% |
| Further education college | 36% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 84% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sheffield. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 179 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 157 |
| Of those, offered a place | 157 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 270 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 52.3% | 34.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.7% | 22.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 43% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 26% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.2% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 41.9 | 35.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Lower than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 10.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded5 pupils | 0.58% | 0.43% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 76% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1 | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 25th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 31 state secondary schools in Sheffield. Higher than 71% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3% | 15.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Mercia Northridge School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 16% grade 5+ English and maths
- Longley Park Sixth Form Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
- Astrea Academy Sheffield 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Yewlands Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fir Vale Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion)
- Forge Valley School and Sixth Form 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bethany School 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention
- Lift Firth Park 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hinde House 2-16 Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VII School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is E-Act Parkwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
E-Act Parkwood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did E-Act Parkwood Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 27% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points below the England average of 45%.
Is E-Act Parkwood Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 157 families put E-Act Parkwood Academy as their first choice for 179 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 157 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135934.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.