Kenwood Academy
9 Moncrieffe Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, S7 1HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kenwood Academy is a special school in Sheffield for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in February 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 10 February 2026, report published 28 April 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Post-16 provision
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 February 2026
Kenwood Academy is a place where pupils can reconnect with education and experience success. Pupils are enthusiastic about their place in the school and demonstrate commitment to achieve well. Pupils feel secure in school. Each school day starts positively and warmly. Pupils calmly settle into school with a clear purpose to achieve well. Learning is typically delivered effectively. The curriculum is clearly thought out and matched to pupils’ needs, including special educational needs and/or disabilities. Lessons are designed to capture pupils’ interests and develop understanding. Pupils develop their skills in practical subjects. For example, they learn to use professional equipment to prepare food and make practical products. This prepares them well for independence and employment by delivering practical learning in a safe and supportive environment. In addition, the curriculum enables pupils to fill gaps in prior learning and build knowledge sequentially over time. As a result, many pupils progress to nationally recognised qualifications. The school is highly effective at reducing, and removing, pupils’ barriers to education. Pupils are enabled to progress through the school and achieve positive next steps in education, employment or training. They are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils take part in educational visits to develop their understanding of their local communities and learn new skills to develop their independence. Staff place a relentless focus on developing pupils’ confidence. All pupils are included in school life. Many pupils with disrupted education histories re-engage with school and make positive attendance improvements. Staff know pupils extremely well. They understand their needs and personalities deeply. As a result, relationships between staff and pupils are warm and trusting. This ensures that each school site is settled. If bullying does happen, the school is responsive. This means that pupils feel that they have a place to belong and can thrive.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure the standard of curriculum delivery and implementation is highly consistent across all areas of the school’s work.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
29 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
282 pupils on roll, with places for 184
Schools near Kenwood Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantwood Garden School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 8.6 |
| Seven Hills School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Discovery Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Willow Park School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Bents Green School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Hadfield
- Phone
- 01142582140
- Address
- 9 Moncrieffe Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, S7 1HQ
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 149427
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.