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Birley Community College

Foundation school · Sheffield · S12 3BP

Ages 11–16 · 1,159 pupils · Sheffield

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2017).

Capacity fill100%

1,159 pupils · 1,163 places

Pupils on roll
1,159
Boys / girls
625 / 535
School capacity
1,163
Capacity fill
1,159 / 1,163 (100%)
Free school meals
16.7%
FSM pupils
194
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Steve Robinson

Location

Address
Birley Lane
Postcode
S12 3BP
Town
Sheffield
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Sheffield
District
Sheffield
Constituency
Sheffield South East
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban minor conurbation

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Sheffield, Sheffield, 1,159 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.7%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Sheffield
236
Secondary schools in Sheffield
33
Academies among open schools in Sheffield
62% (147)
Open schools in S12
10
Secondary in S12
2
Open schools in Sheffield LA
194
Secondary in Sheffield LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SheffieldNear S12

  • The Birley Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Sheffield · S12 3BP · Sheffield

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.6
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence12.9%

    0.0 miles away

  • Outwood Academy City

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Sheffield · S13 8SS · Sheffield

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.8
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence12.5%

    1.3 miles away

  • Sheffield Springs Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Sheffield · S12 2SF · Sheffield

    Ages 11–16

    • Att833.7
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence14.5%

    1.7 miles away

  • Sheffield Park Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Sheffield · S2 1SN · Sheffield

    Ages 11–19

    • Att836.7
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence13.0%

    2.4 miles away

  • Newfield Secondary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Sheffield · S8 9JP · Sheffield

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.6
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence9.0%

    2.5 miles away

  • Eckington School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Sheffield · S21 4GN · Derbyshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.2
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence10.4%

    2.5 miles away

  • Westfield School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Sheffield · S20 1HQ · Sheffield

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.9
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence9.3%

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Steve Robinson

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