Forge Valley School & Sixth Form
Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is a secondary school in Sheffield for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 188 schools in Sheffield. It ranks 11th of 33 secondary schools in Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2024, report published 9 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 May 2024
Forge Valley School is an inclusive and welcoming school. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils treat one and other with respect. The school has developed a culture of high expectation. The school's Forge Valley Pillars exemplifies the values and high standards the school expects. The school has high aspirations for all pupils. It expects pupils to flourish both academically and socially. Typically, pupils strive to meet these high expectations. They behave well and try hard in lessons. Pupils are happy in school. The school supports the mental health of pupils effectively. Bullying at the school is rare but, when it occurs, staff deal with it quickly. Pupils know where to seek support and this helps keep them safe. Reading is important in this school. Pupils listen and read with their form tutor three times a week. Students in the sixth form support weaker readers with paired reading. The school prioritises pupils' personal development. This means that pupils, including students in the sixth form, are taught important skills for life, including how to keep themselves safe. The school makes sure that pupils from different backgrounds and abilities access the same range of clubs and extra-curricular activities. Pupils told inspectors about how much they value their involvement in the school's Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.
What the school should improve
- In some instances, the tasks pupils complete do not consistently match the ambition of the planned curriculum. This means that pupils do not fully develop the depth of understanding they need to tackle future learning. The school should ensure that the curriculum is implemented with consistent ambition.
- Responses to the parental survey suggest that some parents are not happy about some of the changes being made at the school. This means that they cannot support their child to meet the school's expectations. The school should consider how best to communicate with all stakeholders when changes are introduced.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
256 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
107 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,494 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350
Schools near Forge Valley School & Sixth Form
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapton School & Sixth Form | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 58.0 |
| Bethany School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 62.0 |
| Birkdale School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 43.7 |
| E-Act Parkwood Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 36.5 |
| Notre Dame High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Dale Barrowclough
- Phone
- 01142348805
- Address
- Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- URN
- 140547
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.