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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governor login (governance)
- Governance Information (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Community Events and Activities (calendar)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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