Meadowhead School Academy Trust

URN: 138545 • Sheffield S8 8BR

Overview

Name
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
URN
138545
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
MEADOWHEAD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kam Grewal-Joy (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01142372723
Website
Visit
Address
Dyche Lane, Sheffield S8 8BR

Summary

Meadowhead School Academy Trust is a mixed secondary academy located in Sheffield, serving approximately 1,960 students. Established in 1987 through the merger of Jordanthorpe Comprehensive School and Rowlinson School, it has since grown to become the largest school in Sheffield. The school aims to provide a comprehensive education that combines strong academic performance with the development of practical skills and positive attitudes in young people.

The curriculum at Meadowhead is diverse, with a broad language offering that includes French, German, and Spanish. The school has a strong emphasis on enrichment activities, allowing students to engage in various extracurricular opportunities. In 2014, Meadowhead expanded to include a Sixth Form, further enhancing its educational offerings. The school achieved a "good" rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022.

Meadowhead School is committed to fostering a supportive community, working closely with seven feeder primary schools and welcoming students from other areas. The school's ethos, encapsulated in its vision to "make a difference," is reflected in its values and the naming of its houses after inspirational figures connected to Sheffield. The local governing body ensures that decisions are made in the best interests of the school community.

Key details

LA
Sheffield
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
MEADOWHEAD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1950
Pupils
1960
Boys
899
Girls
1061
FSM %
35.80
Open date
2012-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1960 899 1061 1950 35.80
2024-09-11 1924 884 1040 1950 33.70
2023-09-11 1917 937 980 1950 27.20
2022-09-11 1917 937 980 1950 27.20
2021-09-11 1840 902 938 1950 24.50
2020-09-11 1806 867 939 1950 20.70

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