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Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Goodgraded 07/06/2022Ages 11–181,960 pupilsFaithNone
Meadowhead School Academy Trust is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Sheffield. The school has around 1,960 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/06/2022, Meadowhead School Academy Trust was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sheffield can view Meadowhead School Academy Trust's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 07/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846
England avg 45.1 · was 46.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 50% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
England avg 65% · was 68% in 2023/24
EBacc entry28%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.94
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.0
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 39.4
AAB or better26%
Retention96%
Value added+0.05
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake32.4%
Free school meals32.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.0%
Attendance90.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Sheffield
All schools in Sheffield →Lower Meadow Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miMossbrook SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy0.7 miLowedges Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 miNorton Free Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miGreenhill Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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