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Forge Valley School & Sixth Form

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

personMr Dale Barrowclough

corporate_fareTAPTON SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSheffield, S6 5HG

language Visit Website phone 1142348805

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,484

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Attainment 8

46.6

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Sheffield

#1,462 of 3,216 nationally

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Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Sheffield, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is an academy sponsor led in Sheffield, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of TAPTON SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,533 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.6, placing the school #11 in Sheffield and #1,462 of 3,216 nationally. 55.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 45.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.13 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.4 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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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

55.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.6%

Entering EBacc43.00%

EBacc APS4.19

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43.30%

EBacc APS4.27

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.25

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.49

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.09

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.9

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.4%

Achieving A*–A19.3%

Achieving A*–B45.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate92.1%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate90.90%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.40%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 May 2024

Inspection Report

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30 April 2019

Inspection Report

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21 June 2018

Inspection Report

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25 April 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-05-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-04-30

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-06-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-04-25

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-03-26

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

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

6.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(53 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,533 pupils. During this period, there were 95 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,533	95	6.2%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,530	132	8.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,501	88	5.9%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,510	78	5.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,522	57	3.7%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,481	54	3.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,484	65	4.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,482	69	4.7%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,436	43	3.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,437	27	1.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,438	25	1.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,366	26	1.9%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,364	19	1.4%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,362	81	5.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,309	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,309	34	2.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,307	35	2.7%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,265	30	2.4%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,269	50	3.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,280	18	1.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,241	27	2.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,243	40	3.2%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,244	22	1.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,194	17	1.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,194	16	1.3%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,196	39	3.3%	3.1%	4

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 69 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 59 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 51 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 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.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

81.0%Positive

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

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree47%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree19%

agree45%

disagree23%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree36%

agree21%

disagree9%

strongly disagree14%

don't know1%

not applicable19%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree28%

agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree18%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree39%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree41%

agree53%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree45%

agree47%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree28%

agree49%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary 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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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