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Oasis Academy Fir Vale

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Helen Round

corporate_fareOASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

location_onSheffield, S4 8GA

language Visit Website phone 1142012300

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2021

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Students

446

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Expected Standard

37%

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Demand Ratio

1.0x

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Oasis Academy Fir Vale is a Academy sponsor led primary school in Sheffield, serving ages 4-11. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 95% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Oasis Academy Fir Vale is an academy sponsor led in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 4-11. It is part of OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING. The school has approximately 434 pupils on roll, of whom 80% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 2% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #102 of 109 primaries in Sheffield and #13,200 of 14,143 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

37%

LA 56%

Reading37% LA 70%

Writing39% LA 65%

Maths37% LA 69%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

27%

LA 54%England 61%

Reading27% LA 68% · Eng 74%

Writing31% LA 65% · Eng 72%

Maths31% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

17%

LA 54%England 60%

Reading17% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing31% LA 64% · Eng 71%

Maths25% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.3

Read

LA -0.6

-4.2 to -0.4

0.4

Write

LA -1.0

-1.4 to 2.3

-2.5

Maths

LA -0.7

-4.3 to -0.7

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%England 65%

Reading0% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Writing60% LA 74% · Eng 78%

Maths16% LA 74% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-5.8

Read

LA -0.6

-8.6 to -3.1

6.3

Write

LA -0.3

3.8 to 8.9

-0.1

Maths

LA -0.2

-2.6 to 2.3

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%

Reading3% LA 69%

Writing41% LA 74%

Maths15% LA 71%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.5

Read

LA -0.3

-1.6 to 2.6

6.9

Write

LA 0.0

4.9 to 8.9

3.6

Maths

LA -0.2

1.7 to 5.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 November 2021

Inspection Report

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06 February 2018

Inspection Report

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17 May 2017

Inspection Report

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18 January 2017

Inspection Report

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14 June 2016

Inspection Report

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12 January 2016

Inspection Report

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11 December 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2021-11-17

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2018-02-06

Special Measures S5 ReInspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-05-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-01-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-06-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-01-12

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-12-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(5 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 434 pupils. During this period, there were 5 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.2%, which is above the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	434	5	1.2%	0.8%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	431	3	0.7%	0.9%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	451	2	0.4%	0.8%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	433	1	0.2%	0.7%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	442	2	0.5%	0.8%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	456	3	0.7%	0.7%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	446	3	0.7%	0.6%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	433	3	0.7%	0.6%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	436	3	0.7%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	415	6	1.4%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	427	7	1.6%	0.5%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	422	10	2.4%	0.4%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	388	0	0.0%	0.1%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	396	17	4.3%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	388	2	0.5%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	388	5	1.3%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	389	13	3.3%	0.6%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	354	12	3.4%	0.4%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	363	16	4.4%	0.5%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	376	20	5.3%	0.5%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	350	24	6.9%	0.5%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	348	15	4.3%	0.4%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	326	19	5.8%	0.5%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	324	15	4.6%	0.4%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	297	29	9.8%	0.4%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	279	25	9.0%	0.5%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 46 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Hearing Impairment 10 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 8 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

27.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree61%

agree33%

disagree6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree52%

agree33%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree21%

don't know3%

not applicable48%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes36%

no64%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree67%

agree33%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree73%

agree24%

disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree79%

agree21%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree70%

agree27%

disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree70%

agree30%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree67%

agree30%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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