E-Act Parkwood Academy
URN: 135934 • Sheffield S5 8UL
Overview
- Name
- E-Act Parkwood Academy
- URN
- 135934
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joel Hinchcliffe (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01142310221
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Longley Avenue West, Sheffield S5 8UL
Summary
E-Act Parkwood Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Sheffield, serving 856 students with a capacity of 930. The school is committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment that prioritises the happiness and well-being of its pupils. The core values of Ambition, Respect, Collaboration, and Honesty underpin the academy's approach, aiming to create better life chances for the community it serves.
The leadership team, led by Headteacher Joel Hinchliffe, focuses on high standards and expectations for both students and staff. The academy promotes positive relationships and inclusion, ensuring that all students feel a sense of belonging. With a strong emphasis on resilience and character development, Parkwood Academy prepares students for their transition into the wider world.
The school offers a range of support services and encourages parental involvement, exemplified by events such as the upcoming Year 7 Meet the Teachers evening. With over half of its students eligible for free school meals, Parkwood Academy is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its community while striving for academic excellence.
The leadership team, led by Headteacher Joel Hinchliffe, focuses on high standards and expectations for both students and staff. The academy promotes positive relationships and inclusion, ensuring that all students feel a sense of belonging. With a strong emphasis on resilience and character development, Parkwood Academy prepares students for their transition into the wider world.
The school offers a range of support services and encourages parental involvement, exemplified by events such as the upcoming Year 7 Meet the Teachers evening. With over half of its students eligible for free school meals, Parkwood Academy is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its community while striving for academic excellence.
Useful links
- Supporting our SEND students (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Food Menus (download)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Arrangements (other)
- Our Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Tapton School (78.9)
- King Ecgbert School (76.3)
- Penistone Grammar School (71.4)
- High Storrs School (70.3)
- Notre Dame High School (70.2)
Key details
- Capacity
- 930
- Pupils
- 856
- Boys
- 447
- Girls
- 409
- FSM %
- 52.00
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 856 | 447 | 409 | 930 | 52.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 819 | 424 | 395 | 930 | 48.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 789 | 385 | 404 | 930 | 47.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 789 | 385 | 404 | 930 | 47.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 819 | 418 | 401 | 930 | 45.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 817 | 427 | 390 | 900 | 43.00 |
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