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Meadowhead School Academy Trust

Dyche Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BR

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.4%
Basics 9-5
41.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.746.4
2023/2446.746.4
2024/2545.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.140.00
2023/24+0.040.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.0%
EBacc APS
3.94
EBacc 9-5
13.8%
EBacc 9-4
19.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.02
A*-A Grades
28.3%
A*-B Grades
58.3%
AAB+ %
25.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 173 students entered

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About Meadowhead School Academy Trust

Meadowhead School Academy Trust is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.7. The school has around 1,960 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Dyche Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BR | More schools in Sheffield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Meadowhead School Academy Trust, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Meadowhead School Academy Trust

What is Meadowhead School Academy Trust's Ofsted rating?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Meadowhead School Academy Trust's latest exam results?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Meadowhead School Academy Trust located?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield (S8 8BR).
How many pupils attend Meadowhead School Academy Trust?
Meadowhead School Academy Trust has around 1,960 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Meadowhead School Academy Trust with other schools?
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