Admissions Arrangements

Starting at a secondary academy can be daunting, so we place great emphasis on ensuring the transition from primary to secondary education is as smooth as possible.

We work very closely with our feeder primary schools and welcome students to the academy in Years 4, 5 and 6. Primary students get the opportunity to sample the Parkwood Experience regularly visiting the academy for a variety of activities including music workshops, PE sessions, STEM Club and our annual roadshow.

At E-ACT Parkwood Academy our Year 7 students follow an integrated curriculum designed to gradually familiarise new students with our environment while building on the best aspects of primary education. This approach helps make the step up much easier, and helps create confident, motivated young students.

Student admission numbers 24/25

Year 7: 190 students
Year 8: 185 students
Year 9: 180 students
Year 10: 180 students
Year 11: 180 students

Applying for a place

Details of our admissions criteria and our appeals code can be found on the Sheffield City Council admissions website by clicking here.

All applications for in-year admissions are administered on our behalf by Sheffield City Council via https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/schools-childcare/apply-school-place

Please use the Sheffield City Council application form to apply for a place at E-ACT Parkwood Academy:

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Admission Policies

Admission Arrangements 2025-2026

Admission Arrangements 2024-2025

Admission Arrangements 2023-2024

Useful resources

Supplementary Information Form 2025-2026

Supplementary Information Form 2024-2025

Supplementary Information Form 2023-2024

The Department for Education appeals code

For the DfE’s admissions appeals code click here.