Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Birley Academy

Birley Lane, Sheffield, S12 3BP
Part of: L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Birley Academy
Sheffield, S12 3BP
1,108 Pupils
1,163 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
36.40% FSM %
573 Boys
535 Girls
About The Birley Academy

Located in Sheffield (S12 3BP), The Birley Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Sheffield.

It has 1,108 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,163. Current headteacher: Victoria Hall.

Data for The Birley Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Sheffield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Sheffield
Parliamentary Constituency Sheffield South East
Ward Birley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-02-2017
UKPRN 10062640
URN 143963
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Petley Chair of Local Governing Body 18/01/2024 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Bone Local Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Wesley Devoe Local Governor 03/05/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Rachael Dickens Local Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Daneele Graham Local Governor 18/06/2024 01/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nick Hague Local Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Vicky Hall Local Governor 02/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andrew Hulme Local Governor 22/11/2023 21/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Dawn McAughey Local Governor 01/02/2017 31/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Uzuamaka Metu Local Governor 05/12/2023 18/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Petley Local Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Katie Wild Local Governor 29/05/2024 28/05/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Birley Primary Academy
0.16 km • Sheffield
Other
Charnock Hall Primary Academy
1.06 km • Sheffield
Other
Ridgeway Primary School
1.13 km • Sheffield
Other
Birley Spa Primary Academy
1.16 km • Sheffield
Other
St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
1.43 km • Sheffield
Other
Gleadless Primary School
1.69 km • Sheffield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Birley Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sheffield, Sheffield.
The Birley Academy has 1,108 pupils, with a capacity of 1,163.
The Birley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Birley Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Birley Academy is Mrs Victoria Hall.
The Birley Academy is at Birley Lane, Sheffield, S12 3BP, in the Sheffield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at The Birley Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Birley Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Hall
Birley Lane, Sheffield, S12 3BP
01142392531
www.birleysecondaryacademy.co.uk
Location
S12 3BP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143963
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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