We believe that our students are entitled to nothing but the best and are fully committed to supporting their academic and personal development to help them be the best version of themselves.
As prospective parents, we look forward to welcoming you and your child to our academy.
To check if you are in our catchment area, click on this link.
We are delighted that you are considering joining The Birley Academy. We hope to make the transition from your current school as smooth as possible.
Further information and guidance around secondary school transfers can be found on Sheffield City Council website
We are always happy for students and their parents/carers to visit us. Please contact us to arrange a visit. We look forward to welcoming you.
Further information about school appeals can be found on Sheffield City Council’s website. Please contact the academy if we can be of further assistance with the appeal process.
| Action | Date |
| National Offer date for Secondary Schools | Monday 3 March 2025 |
| Deadline for secondary school appeals | Friday 28th March 2025 |
Appeals received after the closing date are called Late Appeals and will be heard as soon as reasonably practical.
If you are refused a place for your child, for whatever reason given, you have the right to appeal this decision. An independent panel will review your application and make a final, legally binding, decision on the matter.
Appeals information and forms can be requested directly from the school, simply contact us for information.
The national offer day is Monday 3rd March 2025. Appeals must be lodged within 28 days of the notification.
For in-year admissions into any academic year group, appeals must be heard within 30 school days of being received by the appeals office.
Your appeal form and any additional information will be passed to the Clerk to the Independent Appeals Panel who will then contact you with further information about the appeal.
Please note: Should your address change during the application and appeals process, it is your responsibility to inform Sheffield City Secondary Admissions so that the waiting list is accurate and up-to-date. You can only make an appeal application if you have already applied for a place through Sheffield City Secondary Admissions and received a letter from them stating that your application was declined.
Applications must be made by applying online to Sheffield City Council.
If your child is starting secondary school for the first time in September 2026 and you live in Sheffield you should follow the steps on the Sheffield City Council website when admissions open in September 2025.
If you live outside of Sheffield and would like a place at The Birley Academy, you should still apply through your local council.
Applications usually open at the beginning of September and remain open until 31st October.
There is usually an option to make a telephone application from mid September until 31st October.
Please contact us or visit Sheffield City Council website for further updates.
