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Forge Valley School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,510 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Inova Multi-Academy Trust Limited. (Other schools in this trust include Tapton School, Bradfield School and Chaucer School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Progress, Sixth form and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Representation and Destinations.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
Overall scores for nearby schools are shown. Hover over the circles to see school names; click on them to go the corresponding school pages. Use the button on the left to personalise these scores based on your own priorities.
| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | Tapton School | |
| 1.7 | E-Act Parkwood Academy | |
| 1.7 | Notre Dame High School | |
| 1.8 | King Edward VII School | |
| 2.1 | Bradfield School | |
| 2.1 | Astrea Academy Sheffield | |
| 2.4 | Chaucer School | |
| 2.6 | UTC Sheffield City Centre | |
| 2.8 | High Storrs School | |
| 2.9 | Yewlands Academy | |
| 3.0 | Fir Vale School | |
| 3.0 | All Saints' Catholic High School |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Multi-sensory impairment | Physical disability | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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