E-Act Parkwood AcademyLongley Avenue West , Sheffield

E-Act Parkwood Academy, based in Sheffield, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

E-Act Parkwood Academy currently has around 856 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 52.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.6%. african pupils make up about 11.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 10% who stay in school sixth forms and 74% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .