Kenwood Academy
URN: 149427 • Sheffield S7 1HQ
Overview
- Name
- Kenwood Academy
- URN
- 149427
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 38.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Hadfield (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01142582140
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 9 Moncrieffe Road, Sheffield S7 1HQ
Summary
Kenwood Academy is a special school located in Sheffield, catering to neurodiverse young people aged 11-19. Opened on January 1, 2023, following its deamalgamation from Becton School, it operates under the Nexus Multi-Academy Trust. The academy prioritises inclusion and aims to create a supportive environment where every student feels valued and has a voice. With a current enrolment of 252 pupils, the school has a capacity of 184, reflecting its commitment to providing tailored support for students with diverse needs.
The curriculum at Kenwood Academy focuses on fostering engagement, learning, and achievement, with a strong emphasis on social skills, emotional wellbeing, and academic success. Many students at the academy self-identify as autistic or neurodiverse, and the school is dedicated to helping them achieve their personal goals, including GCSEs and future employment opportunities.
Kenwood Academy operates across four campuses, each designed to cater to different age groups and learning environments. The school encourages collaboration among students, families, and staff to ensure that all young people can thrive in a nurturing and empowering community. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the main office directly.
The curriculum at Kenwood Academy focuses on fostering engagement, learning, and achievement, with a strong emphasis on social skills, emotional wellbeing, and academic success. Many students at the academy self-identify as autistic or neurodiverse, and the school is dedicated to helping them achieve their personal goals, including GCSEs and future employment opportunities.
Kenwood Academy operates across four campuses, each designed to cater to different age groups and learning environments. The school encourages collaboration among students, families, and staff to ensure that all young people can thrive in a nurturing and empowering community. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the main office directly.
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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
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 184
- Pupils
- 252
- Boys
- 143
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 37.10
- Open date
- 2023-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 252 | 143 | 109 | 184 | 37.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 176 | 101 | 75 | 184 | 44.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 128 |
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