Open Special Mixed

Archdale School

Archdale Road, Sheffield, S2 1PL
96 Pupils
Capacity
3–11 Age Range
53.30% FSM %
63 Boys
33 Girls
About Archdale School

Archdale School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Sheffield and the surrounding area in Sheffield with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 96 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Catherine Shipton.

Information on Archdale School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Sheffield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Sheffield
Parliamentary Constituency Sheffield Heeley
Ward Manor Castle
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077008
URN 107177
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Jill LeBihan Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Antonelle Pini Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 26/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melanie Brunt Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Ganelle Griffiths Governor 01/10/2021 01/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ganelle Griffiths Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Craig Judson Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Jill Le-Bihan Governor 01/01/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Nabeela Mowlana Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Miss Lindsay Newbould Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Antonelle Pini Governor 26/06/2018 26/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Catherine Shipton Governor 01/01/2023 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Charmaine Stringer Governor 01/05/2023 31/03/2026 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Archdale School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Sheffield, Sheffield.
Archdale School has 96 pupils.
Archdale School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Archdale School is Miss Catherine Shipton.
Archdale School is at Archdale Road, Sheffield, S2 1PL, in the Sheffield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Archdale School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Catherine Shipton
Archdale Road, Sheffield, S2 1PL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 107177
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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