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

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Reception Class Admissions for Sept 2027

Admissions Information

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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 Patrick, Headteacher

Contact us with any queries you may have.

"Everything we do should lead to something meaningful"

Hear from Headteacher Mrs Patrick 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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Starting school September 2027?

If your child will be ready to start school in September 2027, 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 or to book a visit.

Admissions at Birley Spa Academy
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The Leading Parent Partnership Award

We are proud to have been awarded The Leading Parent Partnership Award (LLPA).

The LLPA is a nationally recognised framework that helps schools strengthen engagement with parents and carers to improve progress, attendance, behaviour and overall outcomes.

Find out more about the LLPA
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We are an accredited Curiosity Approach Setting

Birley Spa are proud to be an accredited Curiosity Approach setting which means that we are recognised for our commitment to using natural resources to inspire curiosity and wonder in our children right from the very start of their education. 

Our children are guided to explore for themselves and develop a critical eye when considering the world around them.

Find out more about The Curiosity Approach
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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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