Forge Valley School

URN: 140547 • Sheffield S6 5HG

Overview

Name
Forge Valley School
URN
140547
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dale Barrowclough (since 2025)
Telephone
01142348805
Website
Visit
Address
Wood Lane, Sheffield S6 5HG

Summary

Forge Valley School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sheffield, serving a diverse student body of 1,533 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350. The school is part of the Tapton School Academy Trust and is committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. The ethos of Forge Valley revolves around ambition, endeavour, and success, encouraging students to develop resilience and a strong belief in their potential.

The curriculum at Forge Valley is designed to provide stimulating learning experiences across key stages 3 and 4, with a focus on academic achievement as well as personal development. The school offers a wide range of subjects, and its sixth form provides opportunities for advanced study, with around 80% of students progressing to higher education. Support for students is a priority, with dedicated pastoral care and expert guidance from tutors and careers advisors.

Forge Valley School prides itself on fostering a community based on respect, tolerance, and equality. The school actively promotes the development of well-rounded individuals, preparing them for the challenges of modern life while ensuring that each pupil is valued as an individual.

Key details

LA
Sheffield
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1350
Pupils
1533
Boys
770
Girls
763
FSM %
26.70
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1533 770 763 1350 26.70
2024-09-11 1510 744 766 1350 25.10
2023-09-11 1437 696 741 1350 23.50
2022-09-11 1437 696 741 1350 23.50
2021-09-11 1364 667 697 1350 21.00
2020-09-11 1309 654 655 1350 18.80

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