Welcome to Sheffield Park Academy

Welcome to Sheffield South East VI Form“A VI Form provision that offers high quality teaching, unrivalled personalised support and exciting enrichment opportunities.At Sheffield South East VI Form we aim to provide you with the platform to develop into Sheffield’s young influential leaders of tomorrow. Our unique provision includes a highly academic curriculum within a very supportive environment. We are passionate about supporting students to develop into independent learners who are ambitious, knowledgeable and determined.Beyond the classroom, students are encouraged to develop wider skills to develop into well rounded young adults with a high emphasis on careers and preparation for adulthood. We are proud that the majority of our students successfully progress on to higher education, where some of them pursue studies at well-renowned Russel Group Universities across the country. A number of our successful students go on to study a range of subjects including medicine, Law, Social Sciences and Engineering. We also offer a range of opportunities to explore the world of work through work experience, visits to university and an insight into apprenticeships and employment.As a VI form student at Sheffield South East you will become part of the wider school community supporting students from lower school and taking a leadership role in supporting community events.We aim to help you to bridge the gap between school and the world of work by offering you bespoke support through every step of your journey.

Show full message

Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,212 Total

No. of Boys

583 (48.1%)

No. of Girls

629 (51.9%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

11.2%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.67%

A*/A grades

7.5%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

75%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:26%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:48%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:1%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

52%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:73%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:15%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:21%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

Start Application

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 9, 2025

Open Evening

Dec 4, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Break

Mar 30 - Apr 10

May Day

May 4 - May 4

Spring Bank Holiday

May 25 - May 29

Summer Break

Jul 21 - Aug 31


Alumni Stories

Show all stories

Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

Show all activities
We believe our VI Form is about more than just academic success. Our Personal Development Programme helps you grow, gain experience, and develop essential skills for the future:

Trips, Visits & Guest Speakers
Expand your horizons with educational experiences beyond the classroom. Explore new experiences, including university visits, cultural trips, and talks from industry experts.
Community Projects
Get involved in clubs, school initiatives, and peer-led activities.
Leadership Opportunities
Join the student council, become an ambassador, and build leadership skills.

About School

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthoritySheffield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed