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Forge Valley School

Forge Valley School, Sheffield
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Forge Valley School

Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG

A Good-rated secondary school in Sheffield.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,533
Ages
11-19
FSM
26.7%
Attainment 8
46.5
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.3%
Basics 9-5
55.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
43.0%
EBacc APS
4.18
EBacc 9-5
19.9%
EBacc 9-4
29.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.95
A*-A Grades
19.3%
A*-B Grades
45.3%
AAB+ %
17.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 125 students entered

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About Forge Valley School

Forge Valley School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. The school has around 1,533 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG | More schools in Sheffield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Forge Valley School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Apr 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Forge Valley School

What is Forge Valley School's Ofsted rating?
Forge Valley School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Forge Valley School's latest exam results?
Forge Valley School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Forge Valley School located?
Forge Valley School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield (S6 5HG).
How many pupils attend Forge Valley School?
Forge Valley School has around 1,533 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Forge Valley School with other schools?
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