Fir Vale School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Owler Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S4 8GB |
| Phone | 01142439391 |
| Reference Number | 138925 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 981 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.68%
Girls: 48.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 68.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 82.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 92 | 194 |
| 8 | 94 | 112 | 206 |
| 9 | 100 | 90 | 190 |
| 10 | 109 | 93 | 202 |
| 11 | 102 | 87 | 189 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 26.8% |
| African | 6.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White, British | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-03-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2022-10-18 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-06-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-02-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2013-10-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-07-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Fir Vale School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-11-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2006-11-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 25.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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0.07 miles |
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0.17 miles |
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Wensley Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8HQ |
0.27 miles |
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Hucklow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6TB |
0.53 miles |
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Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Orphanage Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 9AN |
0.72 miles |
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Byron Wood Primary Academy
Earldom Road, Burngreave, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7EJ |
0.8 miles |
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
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0.84 miles |
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Limpsfield Junior School
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0.93 miles |
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Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Boynton Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7HL |
1.13 miles |
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E-ACT Pathways Academy
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1.13 miles |
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Brightside Nursery and Infant School
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1.15 miles |
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Pye Bank CofE Primary School
Andover Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 9EF |
1.15 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Sheffield Lane Top, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0QF |
1.17 miles |
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Concord Junior Academy
Fife Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1NR |
1.19 miles |
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Hatfield Academy
Hatfield House Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6HY |
1.23 miles |
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Oasis Academy Watermead
Barrie Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8RJ |
1.31 miles |
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Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy
Newman Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1LU |
1.37 miles |
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Southey Green Primary School and Nurseries
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1.5 miles |
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Phillimore Community Primary School
Phillimore Road, Darnall, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5EF |
1.51 miles |
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Hartley Brook Primary School
Hartley Brook Road, Shiregreen, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0JF |
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Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6SG |
0.86 miles |
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Oasis Academy Don Valley
Leeds Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TY |
1.08 miles |
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UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
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1.12 miles |
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Astrea Academy Sheffield
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1.24 miles |
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1.26 miles |
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Firth Park Academy
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1.32 miles |
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Luqman Academy
Tinsley Park Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5DL |
1.35 miles |
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Lotus Academy
Lindsay Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7WE |
1.51 miles |
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E-Act Parkwood Academy
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1.6 miles |
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1.74 miles |
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Bethany School
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2.1 miles |
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2.13 miles |
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2.33 miles |
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2.34 miles |
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The Sheffield College
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2.34 miles |
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Granville Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RJ |
2.37 miles |
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Heritage Park School
Norfolk Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RU |
2.4 miles |
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Norfolk Park Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RU |
2.42 miles |
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Sheffield Park Academy
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2.53 miles |
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2.54 miles |