E-ACT Pathways Academy is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

E-ACT Pathways Academy currently has around 379 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 62.2% 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 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.2%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 11.6% , followed by other asian at 11.6%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Raisen Hall Road, Sheffield, S5 7NA
Website: https://pathwaysacademy.e-act.org.uk/
Telephone: 01142310044
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Elizabeth Long
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139932

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 600
Number of Pupils: 379
Number of Boys: 200
Number of Girls: 179

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 26.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British47.00%178
Other (any other ethnic group)11.60%44
Other Asian11.60%44
African9.00%34
White and Black Caribbean4.00%15
Pakistani3.20%12
Other White2.90%11
White and Black African2.90%11
Indian2.60%10
White and Asian2.40%9
Other Mixed1.10%4
Gypsy/Roma0.80%3
Other Black0.80%3
Caribbean0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.6)
Writing: Below Average (-1.7)
Maths: Average (-0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
29%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
48%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
100.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
102.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
101.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
E-ACT Pathways Academy
Raisen Hall Road , S5 7NA
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Longley Primary School
Raisen Hall Road , S5 7NA
- not rated 77 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Watermead Nursery Infant School
Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ
- not rated 455 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Watermead
Barrie Crescent , S5 8RJ
- not rated 455 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Boynton Road , S5 7HL
3out of 4 456 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Roe Wood Middle School
Norwood Drive , S5 7BH
- not rated 1,208 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hucklow Middle School
Hucklow Road , S5 6TB
- not rated 1,364 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Burngrave Middle School
Earldom Road , S4 7EJ
- not rated 2,250 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillsborough Middle School
Parkside Road , S6 2AA
- not rated 2,262 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shergreen Middle School
Bracken Road , S5 6FH
- not rated 2,362 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parkwood High School
Penrith Road , S5 8UF
- not rated 965 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
E-Act Parkwood Academy
Longley Avenue West , S5 8UL
3out of 4 965 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Herries School
Penrith Road , S5 8UF
- not rated 1,097 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Earl Marshal School
Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA
- not rated 1,749 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chaucer Business and Enterprise College
Wordsworth Avenue , S5 8NH
- not rated 1,855 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hinde House 3-16 School
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
- not rated 3,086 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longley Park Sixth Form College
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 1,410 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 1,410 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Andover Street , S3 9BE
3out of 4 2,555 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
3out of 4 3,086 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parkwood Tertiary College
Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ
- not rated 1,078 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northern General Hospital School
Herries Road , S5 7AU
- not rated 1,275 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holgate Meadows School
Lindsay Road , S5 7WE
- not rated 1,287 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Deerlands School
Lindsay Road , S5 7WE
- not rated 1,461 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Lotus Academy
Lindsay Road , S5 7WE
1out of 4 1,538 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.