The Birley Academy
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 37.2 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 37.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 46%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.28
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.48, -0.07]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 219 | 37.2 | — | 45.7% | 28.8% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 201 | 38.6 | -0.28 | 47.8% | 6.5% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 205 | 37.7 | -0.30 | 46.0% | 7.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 208 | 40.8 | -0.55 | 55.0% | 17.0% | 3.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sheffield for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 143963 |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Victoria Hall |
| Trust | L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | S12 3BP |
| Latest pupils | 219 |
| FSM eligible | 36.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Birley Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP
http://www.birleysecondaryacademy.co.uk1142392531| DfE number | 4276 |
| UKPRN | 10062640 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 1 Jul 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 13 May 2025 |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |