About Us
Firth Park Academy is a larger-than-average-sized secondary school located in
the North East of Sheffield. The Academy is a specialist Academy for the arts
and is the lead extended school for Sheffield. Firth Park Academy has gained
national recognition through a range of awards including Artsmark Gold, Global
Schools, Healthy School status, Careers Education Quality Kitemark, Quality in
Study Support and Investors in People (Gold level). It was recognised as a
National College Development School in 2009.
the North East of Sheffield. The Academy is a specialist Academy for the arts
and is the lead extended school for Sheffield. Firth Park Academy has gained
national recognition through a range of awards including Artsmark Gold, Global
Schools, Healthy School status, Careers Education Quality Kitemark, Quality in
Study Support and Investors in People (Gold level). It was recognised as a
National College Development School in 2009.
- The proportion of students who are known to be eligible for free school
meals is well-above average. - The proportion of students from minority ethnic groups is above the national
average. - A significant number of students speak English as an additional
language. - The proportion of students identified with special educational needs and/or
disabilities is well-above that found nationally, but the number of students
with a statement for special educational needs is below the national
average.