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Fir Vale Academy

Owler Lane, Sheffield, S4 8GB

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Sheffield.

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Ages

11-16

Capacity

1,050

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Feb 2025

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Exam Results

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Attainment 8

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Progress 8?

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9-7 Grades

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Basics 9-5

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About Fir Vale Academy

Fir Vale Academy is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Owler Lane, Sheffield, S4 8GB | More schools in Sheffield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fir Vale Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Jan 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Fir Vale School)
Oct 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Fir Vale School)
Mar 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Fir Vale School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Fir Vale Academy

What is Fir Vale Academy's Ofsted rating?

Fir Vale Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

Where is Fir Vale Academy located?

Fir Vale Academy is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield (S4 8GB).

How can I compare Fir Vale Academy with other schools?

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