Birley Spa Primary Academy

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

Sheffield, S124QE Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
29.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 34.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
22 November 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Jermyn Crescent
Hackenthorpe
Sheffield, S124QE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143965
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Jermyn Crescent, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4QE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
352
Free School Meals
38.6% (136 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 101.0
2023 101.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Birley Spa Primary Academy
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 101.0 101.0
2024 100.0 101.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
352 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Everything we do should lead to something meaningful"

Creativity Resilience Endeavour Aspiration Teamwork Empathy and Tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Cathy Gibson, Acting Headteacher

Facilities

Well-resourced garden and woodland area for outdoor learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Birley Spa Primary Academy works closely with JPAC Ltd for our breakfast and after school clubs.

SEND Provision

Birley Spa follows the SEND Code of Practice with a graduated approach (Assess, Plan, Do, Review). The SENDCo is available to discuss provision; there are plans such as SEND support plans and Learner Profiles/Extended Support Plans, and EHCPs may be pursued in consultation with professionals and parents.

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