Forge Valley School

A good academy sponsor led school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Forge Valley School.

Sheffield, S65HG Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
50.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.18
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.1%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wood Lane
Sheffield, S65HG
Phone
1142348805
Website
forgevalley.school/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140547
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG
Website
https://www.forgevalley.school/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,510
Free School Meals
25.7% (388 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
Ebacc English:
97.0%
Ebacc Entry:
32.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.1%
Ebacc Languages:
45.9%
Ebacc Maths:
97.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.18
Progress 8 Range:
-0.36 to 0.01
University Progression:
59.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
13.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
97 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
13.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.1 (+17.1 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
32.2 (+12.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.4 (+7.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
84 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
168
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,510 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(7 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Empathy Respect Tolerance Equality

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Music - Instrumental Lessons

Facilities

Forge Valley Sports Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Pathways Booklet Pathways Presentation PATHWAYS BOOKLET 2026 Year 11 Revision Guide 2025 Year 11 Revision Resources Winter 2024-2025 Forge Valley School Curriculum Statement KS3 Handbook 2024-2

Admissions Criteria

Forge Valley admissions follow the Sheffield Local Authority Policy; applications are directed to Secondary Admissions. For assistance, contact Mrs L Hill ([email protected], 0114 234 8805). The full admissions policy can be found on the policies page of the website.

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