Archdale School
URN: 107177 • Sheffield S2 1PL
Overview
- Name
- Archdale School
- URN
- 107177
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Shipton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01142726165
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Archdale Road, Sheffield S2 1PL
Summary
Archdale School is a community special school located in Sheffield, catering to children aged three to eleven with profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, and complex medical needs. The school serves a city-wide catchment area and prioritises the individual needs of its pupils through a tailored curriculum that includes four distinct pathways: Purple for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Yellow, Orange, or Red for Key Stage 1 and 2.
The school’s facilities, which were restructured and refurbished in 2015, include specialized areas such as hydrotherapy and sensory rooms, designed to support the diverse learning and sensory needs of students. Archdale School promotes a collaborative approach, working closely with local authorities and NHS professionals to enhance the educational experience and wellbeing of its pupils.
Archdale School is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages full participation in the wider community. The school actively engages with parents and carers, providing resources and information to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's education and development.
The school’s facilities, which were restructured and refurbished in 2015, include specialized areas such as hydrotherapy and sensory rooms, designed to support the diverse learning and sensory needs of students. Archdale School promotes a collaborative approach, working closely with local authorities and NHS professionals to enhance the educational experience and wellbeing of its pupils.
Archdale School is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages full participation in the wider community. The school actively engages with parents and carers, providing resources and information to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's education and development.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- Click this link to Apply for home to school transport for children with special educational needs | Sheffield City Council or contact them on this number (sen)
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- School Policies (other)
- School Information (other)
- Ofsted reports (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Becton School (73.4)
- The Rowan School (64.9)
- Landmarks (60.2)
- University of Sheffield (60.2)
- Freeman College (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 96
- Boys
- 63
- Girls
- 33
- FSM %
- 53.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 96 | 63 | 33 | 53.30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 95 | 63 | 32 | 54.40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 96 | 56 | 40 | 52.90 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 96 | 56 | 40 | 52.90 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 92 | 56 | 36 | 44.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 93 | 57 | 36 | 36.70 |
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