E-Act Parkwood Academy
Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, S5 8ULOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
E-Act Parkwood Academy is a secondary school in Sheffield for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. It ranks 26th of 33 secondary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2014, report published 25 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Leaders know this school well. They care for every pupil. Leaders are committed to making it a place where pupils get the best possible experiences. Pupils enjoy their learning. Teachers work hard alongside the pupils and encourage them to do their best. The support they give to pupils helps most of them achieve their learning goals. Pupils can explain their learning. Most pupils remember important knowledge. Some do not always remember things they have learned from previous lessons. The school has a strong set of values which pupils use as a guide. The values of being ready, respectful and safe influence everything they do. Because of these values, there are high expectations of all pupils. Pupils meet these expectations and behave well around the school and in their lessons. They are respectful towards each other and adults. Pupils say that bullying is rare. When it does occur, leaders deal with it. Pupils feel safe and well looked after in this school. Leaders provide extra activities that pupils will enjoy. They know this because they ask pupils what their interests are. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, are encouraged to make full use of these extra opportunities. Leaders make sure that there is support available to pupils to take part if they need it.
What the school should improve
- The strategies to support some pupils with SEND do not always overcome the barriers to pupils' learning. Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge as these strategies are not always well matched to pupils' needs. Because of this, some pupils with SEND do not reach the learning goals they are capable of reaching. Leaders should ensure that strategies to support learning for individual pupils with SEND are clearly defined in the information provided to teachers so that barriers to learning are overcome effectively.
- In some subjects, pupils' understanding and knowledge are not checked thoroughly enough. Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge as a result. Because of this, the expectations of some pupils and the quality of their work are not as high as it should be. Leaders should ensure that pupils' understanding is checked effectively so that teachers can identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
156 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
886 pupils on roll, with places for 930
Schools near E-Act Parkwood Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercia Northridge School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Longley Park Sixth Form Academy | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.4 |
| Yewlands Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 37.3 |
| Fir Vale Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Joel Hinchcliffe
- Phone
- 01142310221
- Address
- Longley Avenue West, Sheffield, S5 8UL
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 135934
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.