The school summer holidays are going quickly - which means GCSE results day is only around the corner.
Every parent only wants the best for their child at school, and that often starts with looking at their Ofsted results.
Thirteen secondary schools in Sheffield have had a visit from Ofsted in 2023 so far, meaning it's guaranteed some parents picked out their child's secondary schools only for the school to get re-graded.
A few of these outcomes will be cause for celebration, such as Seven Hills School maintaining its 'Outstanding' rating, or Astrea Academy Sheffield earning a 'Good' rating in its first-ever inspection. In a rare achievement, Mercia School was also rated 'Outstanding' in its first visit.
There have been some disappointments though, such as Handsworth Grange Community Sports College slipping from 'Outstanding' down to 'Requires Improvement'.
Meanwhile, other success stories included King Edward VII School rebounding from an 'Inadequate' rating in January to earn back its 'Good' grade in July, which also stopped it from being converted into an academy.
Here are all the Ofsted ratings for Sheffield's secondary schools in 2023 so far.
5. King Edward School - Good up from Inadequate
The community of King Edward VII school claimed victory in July after a fresh Ofsted report lifted it up from an 'Inadequate' grading that threatened to see it academized. The report reads: "Leaders have taken robust action to address the significant safeguarding weaknesses evident at the time of the last inspection." - https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222933 | National World Photo: National World
6. Sheffield Park Academy - Maintained 'Good'
Sheffield Park Academy maintained its 'Good' rating in a report published in February. Inspectors wrote: "This is a school where staff care for pupils and are determined that they will succeed... Pupils enjoy coming to school." - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/131895 | Google Maps Photo: JPI
7. Mercia Learning Trust - 'Outstanding' in first rating
In a rare achievement, Mercia School was rated in its very first Ofsted inspection in a report published on May 12. Inspectors said: "Mercia School is a warm and welcoming place. Positive relationships are at the heart of the school’s approach to education." - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/145897 | Mercia Learning Trust Photo: Scott Merrylees
8. Parkwood E-ACT Academy - Maintained Good
Parkwood E-ACT Academy, in Longley Avenue West, maintained its 'Good' rating in a report published on May 26. Inspectors said: "Leaders know this school well. They care for every pupil. Leaders are committed to making it a place where pupils get the best possible experiences." - https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/135934 | Google Maps Photo: Google