Fir Vale School
URN: 131546 • Sheffield S4 8GB
Overview
- Name
- Fir Vale School
- URN
- 131546
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Breffni Martin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Owler Lane, Sheffield S4 8GB
Summary
Fir Vale School is a mixed community secondary school located in Sheffield, with a capacity of 1,050 students. The school is dedicated to educating the whole child, prioritising both academic and social development. Fir Vale aims to instil key skills and values in its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at Fir Vale encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as English, Maths, and Science, as well as creative and vocational options like Performing Arts and Health & Social Care. The school also places emphasis on personal development, offering opportunities for student leadership and career guidance to help students navigate their future paths.
Fir Vale fosters a supportive community environment, encouraging kindness and respect among students. The school actively engages with parents through regular communication and events, such as parents' evenings and open days, to strengthen the partnership between home and school. This collaborative approach aims to enhance the educational experience and well-being of all students.
The curriculum at Fir Vale encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as English, Maths, and Science, as well as creative and vocational options like Performing Arts and Health & Social Care. The school also places emphasis on personal development, offering opportunities for student leadership and career guidance to help students navigate their future paths.
Fir Vale fosters a supportive community environment, encouraging kindness and respect among students. The school actively engages with parents through regular communication and events, such as parents' evenings and open days, to strengthen the partnership between home and school. This collaborative approach aims to enhance the educational experience and well-being of all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tapton School (78.9)
- King Ecgbert School (76.3)
- Penistone Grammar School (71.4)
- High Storrs School (70.3)
- Notre Dame High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1998-09-01
- Close date
- 2012-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1050 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1050 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1050 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1050 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1050 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1050 |
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