The Birley Academy
Academy converter
Sheffield, S12 3BP
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 15% in England
21 of 26 in Sheffield
Pupils
1,061
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
11.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.7 | 38.6 | 37.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 36% | 27% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 29% | 26% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.30 | -0.28 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Outwood Academy City · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 25% in England
- Sheffield Springs Academy · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 9% in England
- Handsworth Grange Community Sports College · 2.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- Eckington School · 2.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 24% in England
- Westfield School · 2.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 33% in England
- Sheffield Park Academy · 2.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 9% in England
Best secondary schools in Sheffield · Best secondary schools in South Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
The Birley Academy is in Birley (typical home £176,000, crime high).
What is The Birley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Birley Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does The Birley Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Birley Academy is in the bottom 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.