Welcome to The Birley Academy

Courage – Ambition – Respect – Kindness – Integrity

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‘Pupils are proud to say they are part of The Birley Academy community.’

Ofsted, 2025

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Ofsted commends The Birley Academy as it achieves β€˜Good’ clean sweep

Birley Academy GOOD Ofsted website

PE department wins prestigious Steel City trophy

The Birley Academy PE award

Welcome to The Birley Academy

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A warm welcome to The Birley Academy!

I am very proud to be the Headteacher of The Birley Academy and feel honoured and privileged to be able to work with our pupils, parents, carers, colleagues and community to be a part of the team who are making Birley Academy a brilliant place to learn and work.

I am passionate about working with our staff in school, and with colleagues across L.E.A.D. Academy Trust to ensure that the education that we provide to our pupils is of the highest quality, studying a broad range of subjects complemented by a clear personal development and wider curriculum offer.

I don’t have a complicated view of what makes a brilliant school and I aim to keep things simple. At Birley, I will ensure that we keep focussed on maintaining a calm and orderly environment, having expectations of exceptional attendance, delivering the highest academic standards and encouraging every student to fulfil their potential in whichever areas their talents and interests may lie. Our pupils are brilliant young people and they deserve every opportunity to nurture and showcase their skills.

We have our five core values of Respect, Kindness, Courage, Integrity and Ambition – and as Headteacher I want to see every one of our pupils and staff demonstrate these each day – with recognition for those who regularly go above and beyond for our community.

Most importantly, as a parent myself, I recognise the huge responsibility that schools have to provide for the young people in our care and will do all that I can to make sure that every single pupil at The Birley Academy continues to be valued and cherished as an individual, and feels safe and supported in our school.

I look forward to sharing positive news with you on a regular basis and making The Birley Academy the school of choice in our region of Sheffield. I will share regular updates on our website, social media, and through Headteacher bulletins, and I look forward to meeting our parents, carers and the wider community at parents’ evenings and celebrations, performances and sporting events.

I do hope that the website gives you an insight into our school, and warmly invite visitors to our website to get in touch with us should you require any further information or would like to arrange a visit to our very wonderful school to see how we are #makingBirleybrilliant!

Kind regards

Mrs Victoria Hall

Headteacher

Discover what makes The Birley Academy brilliant

Watch the video to hear from Mrs Hall and our inspiring pupils as they share how Respect, Kindness, Courage, Integrity,Β andΒ Ambitionβ€”the core values of The Birley Academyβ€”were shaped by the pupils themselves. Learn how our beloved school dogs support emotional wellbeing, and hear directly from pupils as they speak passionately about their favourite subjects and what makes learning at Birley truly special.

Watch the video

The Birley Academy has earned a β€˜Good’ rating across all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection. The report celebrates our raised expectations, stronger teaching, and a more purposeful learning environmentβ€”marking a proud milestone for staff, students, and the community.

Victoria Hall, Headteacher said:

β€œThis Ofsted report is a tremendous validation of the hard work and dedication shown by our staff, students and families. We are incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made – this is a moment of celebration for our whole community.”

Read more including the latest Ofsted report
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Accumulated lost property for autumn half term 1.
These are brought to the top of the main stairs each day for pupils to collect their lost valuables.
If they are not claimed we donate to charitable organisations! Please remind your child to check for lost property!
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Accumulated lost property for autumn half term 1. 
These are brought to the top of the main stairs each day for pupils to collect their lost valuables.
If they are not claimed we donate to charitable organisations! Please remind your child to check for lost property! 
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Our library is being used brilliantly by Mr Hulme’s class this morning, encouraging a love of reading in the calm and natural backdrop of woodland and greens.
Perfect! And the last of our wall vinyls showcase the lead into the library too πŸ’š
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#birleybrilliant #ambition #reading #naturetheme #woodlandcalm
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Our library is being used brilliantly by Mr Hulme’s class this morning, encouraging a love of reading in the calm and natural backdrop of woodland and greens. 
Perfect! And the last of our wall vinyls showcase the lead into the library too πŸ’š
πŸŒ³πŸŒ±πŸ“šπŸ“–
#birleybrilliant #ambition #reading #naturetheme #woodlandcalmImage attachmentImage attachment

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Miss hall is It possible to have a 30 minute instead of and Hour because the teacher didn't say I had a detention and so obviously I've went home and now I have got an hour ?

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