The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.8
7.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
Source: 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
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
16%
Based on 114 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,138
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 57.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs NIchola Smith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leeds Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDr John Worrall School
Special school · Very close
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Secondary · Very close
Phillimore Community Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Al-Mahad Al-Islami
Independent · 1.1km away
High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Whiteways Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Owler Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Brightside Nursery Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oasis Academy Don Valley's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy Don Valley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oasis Academy Don Valley?
Oasis Academy Don Valley currently has 1,138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oasis Academy Don Valley take?
Oasis Academy Don Valley caters for pupils aged 2 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Oasis Academy Don Valley?
Oasis Academy Don Valley is in Sheffield, S9 3TY, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oasis Academy Don Valley have a sixth form?
No, Oasis Academy Don Valley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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