The Birley Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Birley Academy.

Sheffield, S123BP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
48.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 57.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
8 March 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Birley Lane
Sheffield, S123BP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143963
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Birley Lane, Sheffield, S12 3BP
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1163 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,091
Free School Meals
34.6% (377 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (59 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.1
English Attainment 8:
8.3
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.1
Ebacc English:
93.5%
Ebacc Entry:
4.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
80.6%
Ebacc Languages:
17.4%
Ebacc Maths:
96.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.28
Progress 8 Range:
-0.48 to -0.07

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
182
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,091 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Ambition Respect Kindness Integrity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Victoria Hall emphasizing high-quality education, a calm and orderly environment, the five core values of Respect, Kindness, Courage, Integrity and Ambition, and the aim to be the school of choice, with regular updates to families and a commitment to keeping the school community informed.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions policy notes a catchment area; to check eligibility, use the link provided to check catchment. Applications are made online via Sheffield City Council. If living outside Sheffield, apply through your local authority. The national offer date for secondary admissions is provisionally 2 March 2026; appeals timetable is provided (appeals must be lodged within 28 days of notification). For more information, contact the school.

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