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Yewlands Academy

Sheffield, S35 8NNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
1 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.35
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
160 1st-choice / 176 places
Ranking
#2,348
of 3,141 nationally

About Yewlands Academy

Yewlands Academy is a mixed, non-religious secondary school in Sheffield for pupils aged 11 to 16, and it is currently running slightly above its official capacity of 900 with 912 pupils on roll. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 41.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and signals a significant concentration of socio-economic need. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 287 applications for 176 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.63, with 160 of those applications coming as first preferences. This level of demand suggests that despite the challenges the school faces, it remains a popular choice for local families. The headteacher is Kimberley Willmot, who took over leadership at a time when the school was already rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCreswick Lane, Sheffield, Sheffield, S35 8NN
HeadteacherKimberley Willmot
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils912
Free School Meals (FSM)41.1%
School Capacity912 / 900 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Science LabsTheatreMusic RoomsSports HallICT SuiteLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

BadmintonAthleticsSwimmingCross CountryRoundersRowingHockeyNetballTennisBasketball

Clubs & Activities

CodingModel United NationsNewspaperArt ClubYoung EnterpriseDebateScience ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yewlands Academy

Yewlands Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.