Forge Valley School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Address | Wood Lane, S6 5HG |
| School Website | www.forgevalleysheffield.org/ |
| Telephone | 1142348805 |
| URN | 140547 |
School Census
| Total | 1484 |
| Girls/Boys | 762/722 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.3%/48.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 338 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2024 | Good |
| 30/04/2019 | Good |
| 25/04/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 43.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.27 |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | 39% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.24 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.49 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 498 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 269 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 266 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 494 |
| As first preference | 321 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 256 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 249 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 397 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 388 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 408 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 111 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 249 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 402 |
| As first preference | 253 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 381 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 216 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 323 |
| As first preference | 224 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 316 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 296 |
| As first preference | 185 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 185 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Shooter's Grove Primary School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wood Lane, , S6 5HN
Malin Bridge Primary School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dykes Lane, , S6 4RH