The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,533
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Dale Barrowclough
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wood Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMyers Grove School
Secondary · Very close
Shooter's Grove Primary School
Primary · 402m away
Malin Bridge Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Rivelin Primary School
Primary · 998m away
Wisewood Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Loxley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Walkley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Forge Valley School & Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Forge Valley School & Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forge Valley School & Sixth Form?
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form currently has 1,533 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forge Valley School & Sixth Form take?
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Forge Valley School & Sixth Form?
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is in Sheffield, S6 5HG, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forge Valley School & Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Forge Valley School & Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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