Hinde House Secondary School

What Hinde House Secondary School does

Hinde House Academy is a state-funded all-through school in north-east Sheffield serving pupils aged 2 to 16 across two campuses: a Primary Phase on Bracken Road and the main Secondary Phase on Shiregreen Lane. The school was the founding institution of Brigantia Learning Trust in 2014, a multi-academy trust registered as a private limited company in England and Wales (Company Number 08506178) that now comprises four academies within a 5km radius, forming the first 2-19 Academy Trust in Sheffield. Hinde House is oversubscribed and serves a culturally diverse, socio-economically challenged catchment (Shiregreen, Darnall, Tinsley, Wincobank) with approximately 50% of pupils eligible for Free School Meals.

The school's core offering is a knowledge-rich curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through GCSE, supplemented by a specialised Integrated Resource (IR) provision for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Communication and Interaction needs across KS2 and KS3/4. Curriculum delivery is supported by a portfolio of licensed third-party EdTech platforms — Sparx Maths, GCSEPod, Educake, Times Table Rock Stars, Reading Cloud, and Unifrog — integrated via Microsoft single sign-on and accessed through the Arbor Parent Portal. Student wellbeing is structured around the Thrive Approach (neuroscience- and attachment-based), and careers education is aligned to all eight Gatsby Benchmarks through HeppSY partnerships with the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.

Revenue is generated entirely through UK government funding: per-pupil allocations, Pupil Premium for disadvantaged students, and additional commissioned contracts (notably the Belonging and Engagement Alternative Provision Service commissioned by Sheffield City Council, up to 36 FTE placements). Pricing for mainstream education is free at point of use; ancillary revenue comes from paid school meals (averaging £2.24 per day), nursery sessions (£15 per session for First Steps), and uniform/trip fees via ParentPay. Admissions are managed through Sheffield Local Authority's coordinated scheme, with direct school enrolment for nursery provision. The school is led by Principal Daniel Cross, supported by four Vice Principals, with Mike Westerdale serving as CEO of the parent Trust.

Name

Hinde House Secondary School

Legal name

Hinde House Academy

Website

https://hindehouse.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hinde House Academy is a state-funded 2-16 all-through school in north-east Sheffield and the founding institution of Brigantia Learning Trust. It serves an oversubscribed, culturally diverse catchment with a knowledge-rich curriculum, a specialist Integrated Resource for pupils with autism, and commissioned alternative provision for children at risk of exclusion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education (K-12 all-through)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB), Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Primary education services
• Special educational needs
• Multi-academy trust
• Early years education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: As a state-funded academy, the school receives government funding based on student enrollment. Additional pupil premium funding is received for students eligible for Free School Meals to support their academic progress.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hinde House is a 2-16 all-through state-funded academy in north east Sheffield delivering primary and secondary education from Early Years through GCSE, acting as the founding school of Brigantia Learning Trust. The school provides a knowledge-rich curriculum, a specialised Integrated Resource for pupils with autism and communication needs, and a wellbeing programme grounded in the Thrive Approach. Mainstream education is free, with supplementary services including school meals, nursery provision for 2-year-olds, and alternative provision commissioned by Sheffield City Council.

Product overview

Hinde House 2-16 Academy is the core offering—a popular all-through school serving pupils aged 2-16 in north east Sheffield, and the founding school of Brigantia Learning Trust. The institution operates under the Brigantia Learning Trust platform, which comprises four academies offering seamless 2-19 education. Core educational programmes include Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for ages 2-4, Primary Phase (Reception-Year 6), and Secondary Phase (Year 7-11) with GCSE preparation. Specialised provision includes an Integrated Resource for pupils with autism and communication needs. Digital learning tools include GCSEPod, Sparx Maths, Times Table Rock Stars, Educake, and Reading Cloud Library. Student support encompasses a comprehensive Wellbeing/Thrive Approach, Careers Programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks, and daily Brigantia 8 expectations. Parent engagement is facilitated through ParentPay (cashless payments), Arbor Parent Portal, and regular communications via newsletters and letters home.

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Products and services

• Hinde House 2-16 Academy (Mainstream Education) A 2-16 all-through mainstream school located in north east Sheffield, serving pupils aged 2-16 across primary and secondary phases. Admission is managed through Sheffield Local Authority's coordinated admissions scheme, with the school reported as oversubscribed. The school is the founding school of Brigantia Learning Trust.
• Integrated Resource (IR) Provision Specialised provision for pupils with primary need of Communication and Interaction including Autism. Available for Key Stage 2 (Primary) and Key Stage 3/4 (Secondary). Features sensory rooms, autism-specific interventions, and mainstream integration support.
• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Early years provision for children aged 2-4, including First Steps for 2-year-olds, Nursery for 3-year-olds, and Reception for 4-year-olds. Delivered through a Spiral Curriculum approach with hands-on exploration and use of the Read Write Inc. phonics programme.
• Curriculum 2-16 Comprehensive knowledge-rich curriculum spanning EYFS to GCSE covering English, Maths, Science, Computing, Ethics, Geography, History, Music, PE, PHSCSE, and Spanish. Includes personal development and cultural capital enrichment.
• Careers Programme (CEIAG) CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) integrated into PSHE curriculum, covering all 8 Gatsby Benchmarks. Includes work experience, mock interviews, CV support, and 1:1 careers guidance, with partnership delivery via HeppSY and Sheffield Futures.
• Wellbeing / Thrive Approach Whole-school wellbeing approach grounded in neuroscience, attachment theory, and child development. Includes early identification protocols, staff training, weekly wellbeing sessions, student mentorship, targeted group interventions, and 1:1 wellbeing support.
• Belonging and Engagement Alternative Provision Service Alternative Provision service commissioned by Sheffield City Council, providing up to 36 full-time equivalent placements for children at risk of exclusion.
• School Meals Service School meals service with cashless biometric till system provided through ParentPay. Average meal deal cost £2.24 per day; Free School Meals provided to eligible students with FSM allowance £3.00 from September 2025.
• Nursery Provision (First Steps and Foundation 1) School nursery provision including First Steps for 2-year-olds at £15 per session, and Foundation 1 for 3-4 year olds with 15 hours free government funding and a 30-hour funding option (with £10/week lunchtime supervision charge).

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 KS4: 58% achieved standard pass (grade 4+) in English and mathematics; 41.1 Attainment 8 score
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HeppSY (Higher Education Progression Partnership South Yorkshire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sheffield Hallam University, University of Sheffield, and South Yorkshire colleges through the Uni Connect Programme. Supports students with university visits, guest speakers, application support, and programmes including HE Can, SHE Can, GOALs Breakfast club, and Meta Method project.
• HumanutopiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with academies across the Trust around Humanutopia to build the leaders of tomorrow and support children to make confident transitions between phases.
• DECSY (Development Education Centre South Yorkshire)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DECSY including participation in developing and trialling lesson plans for the project 'Non-violent Action: A Force for Change'.
• University of SheffieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership including Project Fortitude and HeppSY collaboration. University representatives visit for guest speakers and support students with progression to higher education.
• Sheffield Hallam UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through HeppSY programme supporting students to progress to university through visits, guest speakers, and application support.
• Sheffield FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal careers service providing Options 13+ guidance, support for post-16 transitions, and connection to training providers and apprenticeships.
• RUBIC / CHILYPEPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren and Young People's Empowerment Project providing workshops on critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Brigantia Learning TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-academy trust established in April 2013. Hinde House is the founding school. Trust comprises four academies (Brigantia Hill Fort Academy, Hinde House Academy, Yewlands Academy, Longley Park Sixth Form) working collaboratively within 5km of each other.
• The Schools Linking NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-academy linking programme between Hinde House and Yewlands Academy for cultural exchange and shared learning experiences.
• Wincobank Village HallminorOthersCommunity partnership providing venue for school exhibitions and community events.
• Friends of WincobankminorOthersLocal action group that the school works in partnership with for community initiatives.
• School Food MattersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy through Gardening Project for New Arrivals, supporting integration and language development through food and growing activities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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