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Forge Valley School & Sixth Form
Wood Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5HG, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.3 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,533
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of April 2024, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5 places it in the top 46% nationally, and a commendable 67% of pupils progress to higher education. However, the EBacc entry rate of 43% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum uptake.
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Last inspected: 1 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.5 | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 43% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 96 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Black African2.5%
Other2.4%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.39803, -1.51972 · S6 5HG
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140547
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.forgevalley.school/
Frequently asked questions
What is Forge Valley School & Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 May 2024.
Is Forge Valley School & Sixth Form a good school?
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form scores 52.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Forge Valley School & Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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