We are a large comprehensive school that serves the south and south-west of the city of Sheffield. Our history
Meadowhead School was founded in 1987 from the merger of Jordanthorpe Comprehensive School and Rowlinson School. The school’s logo of a phoenix represents this merger. The school utilised two buildings (North and South) until the new school building was built in 2007. From 2001, the school was a specialist language college and while such designations no longer exist, the school continues to offer a broad language curriculum of French, German and Spanish. In 2009, the school set up the charity Meadowhead Together (formerly Meadowhead Community Learning Trust) to create the widest possible range of opportunities for the young people who attend Meadowhead and its feeder schools. The school achieved 11-18 status by opening its own Sixth Form in 2014 after a period of shared provision with Norton College (its site is now St James’ Retail Park). A £2.4 million pound Sixth Form extension opened in 2018. In the most recent Ofsted report (2022), the school achieved a good rating in all categories. Since 2018, the Headteacher has been Kam Grewal-Joy. Kam is the school’s fourth Headteacher succeeding Ken Cook, Cath James and Steve Fowler. Our values
The school’s motto is “At Meadowhead, we make a difference”. The school’s houses are named after inspirational figures who have made a difference in their chosen field or discipline and have a connection to Sheffield. These figures are Helen Sharman, Sue Pearson, Harry Brearley and Frederick Douglass. These figures emphasise the values of the school: to combine a strong academic education alongside fostering young people who can use such specialist skills and knowledge in a proactive and positive way. Our reputation
Meadowhead School and Sixth Form is known for:
• A broad and balanced curriculum that allows all students to flourish – combining a rigorous and demanding curriculum in “traditional” subjects with in sport, the arts, music and performance
• Expert, specialist teachers who go the extra mile
• Impressive record of academic success at GCSE and A Level (e.g. top State Sixth Form in Sheffield in 2022)
• High levels of student and parent satisfaction: 97% of students would recommend the school to a friend (A Level Leavers Survey 2022)
• Well-deserved reputation for excellence in pastoral care
• Highly successful careers service: With strong links to universities and employers that enables students to follow their aspirations
• A personal development programme: ensures Meadowhead students develop the key skills and attributes to “Make a Difference” in their community
• A rich and diverse offer of after-school clubs, trips and events
