Our pupils gain the knowledge and experience to choose their own paths with confidence.

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Transition to Secondary School

Preparing for the move from primary to secondary school

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Nursery Places Available

Structured learning experiences, taught by qualified early years staff

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Welcome to Birley Spa Primary Academy

"The school prioritises the teaching of reading from the early years to Year 6." Ofsted, 2023

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‘Being the best me I can be!’

We are a busy and friendly school with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community.

Birley Spa is a passionate community of life-long learners who strive for excellence. We are inspired by each other’s achievement and success. We are constantly developing and updating our resources and curriculum to offer our pupils the best opportunities possible to enable them to succeed now and in the future.

Children’s learning and development are at the centre of everything we do, so we develop strong links between home, school and the local community. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find the information you are looking for.

Cathy Gibson, Acting Headteacher

Contact us with any queries you may have.

"Everything we do should lead to something meaningful"

Hear from Ms Gibson and pupils at Birley Spa Primary Academy to learn about our values, curriculum, the importance of well-being including weekly yoga sessions and some of our pupils’ favourite subjects.
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Nursery Places Available

At Birley Spa Primary Academy our nursery focuses on providing structured learning experiences to build your child’s confidence while developing their communication, literacy, Maths, creativity and physicality.

We offer 15 and 30 hours of funded nursery places from the age of 4 years old.

 

Find out more and check your eligibility
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Transition to Secondary School

Information for parents and pupils moving from primary to secondary school in September including:

  • How we prepare pupils for transition
  • How parents can help prepare their child
  • Practical tips for parents
  • How to support your child at home
  • The Birley Academy transition timetable.
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Starting school September 2026?

If your child will be ready to start school in September 2026, make Birley Spa Primary Academy your first choice!

Submit your application to Sheffield City Council before Thursday 15th January. Visit our admissions page or contact us for more information.

Admissions at Birley Spa Academy
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Our Mission

Pupils gain the knowledge and experience to choose their own paths with confidence.

Our values

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Creativity

Perceiving the world in new ways and making connections. Being able to generate solutions.

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Resilience

Being able to recover from difficulties and challenges. Seeing mistakes as the first steps to new learning.

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Endeavour

Striving to achieve the best and valuing the achievements of others.

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Aspiration

Having high expectations and working hard to achieve the best.

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Teamwork

Working collaboratively and encouraging other members of the school community to be the best version of themselves.

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Empathy and Tolerance

Being open minded to opinions and beliefs that may differ to our own. Being patient, understanding and accepting of difference.

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