Meadowhead School and Sixth Form

Congratulations Mia, we are all so very proud of you 🤩.

Beat cancer ✅
Ring bell ✅
Pass all GCSEs with flying colours 🥳

We’re sending a huge congratulations to Mia who, after ringing the bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment at Sheffield Children’s earlier this year, has officially passed all of her GCSEs this morning!

Mia, a student at Meadowhead School in Sheffield, first came through Sheffield Children’s Emergency Department in March 2025, having discovered a lump in her leg after experiencing consistent weakness. Mia was diagnosed with a bone tumour, and spent extended periods of time on Ward 6, the dedicated haematology and oncology ward at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, until she rang the bell marking the end of her treatment earlier this year.

Mia said: “I said to myself from the start, there’s no point being negative about it. You have to do the treatment that the team gives you, otherwise you’re not going to get better. They’re an amazing team, very person-centred and direct everything towards me.”

Determined to keep up with her peers, Mia continued studying whilst receiving treatment at Sheffield Children’s with the support of teaching staff from Kingfisher Academy. Teachers from our on-site hospital school work closely with teams at Sheffield Children's to support children and young people with their unique learning needs.

Mia said: “All of my teachers helped me by giving me work so that I could stay caught up. I tried to do exactly what my friends are doing in class. Obviously, treatment and everything caused a bit of brain fog, but everyone was really good about it!”

Following her results, Mia is excited to start college in September!

We’re sending a huge congratulations to Mia, and to all students who are picking up their GCSE results across the UK today!

Y11s at Meadowhead achieve excellent GCSE and Key Stage 4 results ✉

Meadowhead School and Sixth Form is celebrating the achievements of its Year 11 students following the publication of this year’s GCSE and Key Stage 4 results.
The 330 students in the 2026 cohort have achieved the school’s strongest ever overall outcomes, with 75% of grades awarded at grade 4 or above and 57% at grade 5 or above. These results represent a significant achievement for the school and reflect the hard work, commitment and determination of students throughout their secondary education.
There has also been a positive improvement in the proportion of students achieving the key English and mathematics measures. 67% of students achieved grade 4 or above in both English and mathematics, while approaching half of all students achieved the same for the grade 5. Students have also performed strongly across a wide range of individual subjects. Particularly strong grade 5 or above outcomes include French (90%), German (87%), Spanish (87%), Biology (85%), Chemistry (88%), Physics (87%) and Sport Studies (88%). There have been exceptional results in the Applied courses too with over a third of the students achieving Distinction*or Distinction in Dance, Health and Social Care and Sport.

Mrs Kam Grewal-Joy, Headteacher, said:
“We are extremely proud of the achievements of our Year 11 students. These are the best overall GCSE outcomes Meadowhead has ever achieved and are a wonderful reflection of the hard work, determination and resilience shown by our students.
“It is particularly pleasing to also see continued improvement in other key measures, including the proportion of students achieving strong and standard passes in English and mathematics. I wod like to congratulate every member of the class of 2026 and thank our dedicated staff, parents and carers for the important part they have played in supporting our students. We wish all of our Year 11 students every success in their bright futures ahead.”

Congratulations to Isobel V who achieved A grades in Biology and Psychology as well as a B in Chemistry.

A former pupil of Norton Free CE Primary School, Isobel is heading to the University of Leeds to study Diagnostic Radiography.

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Congratulations to Baxter U who has achieved an A grade in History as well as B grades in Product Design and Sociology.

A former pupil of Norton Free CE Primary School, Baxter is heading to the University of Leeds to study Product Design.

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Congratulations to Esme T who achieved an A grade in Art alongside B grades in Biology and Maths.

A former pupil of Greenhill Primary School, Esme is heading in to Newcastle University to study Speech and Language Therapy.

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Congratulations to Lauren R who achieved an A* grade in Maths, a B grade in Further Maths and C grades in Chemistry and Physics.

A former Abbey Lane pupil, Lauren will be taking up an apprenticeship in engineering at Rolls Royce.

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Congratulations to Alfie TH who achieved a B grade in Maths, C grades in Chemistry and Physics and a B in EPQ.

A former Norton Free Primary School pupil, Alfie is working with a mentor at Rolls Royce to secure an Automotive Apprenticeship for 2027.

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Congratulations to Joel R who achieved straight A grades in Biology, Chemistry and Maths.

A former student of the UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, Joel is heading in to Durham University to study Chemistry.

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Congratulations to Amy R who has achieved an A* in Maths, an A in chemistry and a B in Physics.

A former pupil of Abbey Lane primary school, Amy will be heading to the University of Manchester to study Chemistry.

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Congratulations to the Sixth Form’s President Riley O who achieved a Distinction in BTEC Performing Arts as well as B grades in Computer Science and English Literature.