Yewlands Academy

About Yewlands Academy

Yewlands Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Sheffield community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 912 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 900 places).

Ofsted has rated Yewlands Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Kimberley Willmot, it falls under Sheffield local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.35 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 41.4. Additionally, ranked 2348th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 29 in Sheffield.

Yewlands Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 287 applications for 176 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 160 were first-preference applications.

Yewlands Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 72% recommending the school (116 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Yewlands Academy include Science Labs, Theatre, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Library.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Badminton, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country and 6 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Model UN, Newspaper, Art Club and 4 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.1%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Sheffield, Yewlands Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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