Forge Valley School & Sixth Form, Sheffield

In its own words: "At Forge Valley School, our vision is to be a safe, inclusive, and ambitious learning community where every pupil is empowered to thrive. We believe that all young people should be supported to become independent thinkers who are resilient, confident, and prepared for life in an ever‑changing world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to lead a school where pupils are encouraged to aim high, work hard and grow into confident, responsible young adults. Forge Valley is a safe, inclusive community with strong relationships, clear expectations and a shared commitment to helping every pupil thrive."

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 4pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2026, pupils at Forge Valley School & Sixth Form averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.4, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 45.6 in Sheffield and 47 across England.

48% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 47% in Sheffield and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 46.6.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.18: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 33.7, against 52.5 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 18.8 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 22 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Religious Studies, History and Combined Science.

For September 2026 entry, 274 families put Forge Valley School & Sixth Form as their first choice and 541 named it as one of their preferences, for 268 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 15 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Forge Valley School & Sixth Form are Tapton School & Sixth Form (1.6 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 59.1); E-Act Parkwood Academy (1.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 43.9); Notre Dame High School (1.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 58.8); and King Edward VII School (1.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 50.9).

Forge Valley School & Sixth Form's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is one of 10 schools run by Inova Multi-Academy Trust Limited, an academy trust.

Of the 233 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 88% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 45% to a further education college, 3% to an apprenticeship and 0% into work.

Of the 124 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 57% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 18% into work. 21% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

9.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 105 pupils (7%) received SEN support and 57 (3.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Forge Valley School & Sixth Form has a resourced provision (20 places, 25 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (200 places, 180 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.

Forge Valley School & Sixth Form had 72 teachers in 2026, one for every 21 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical secondary school, at about one for every 17.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Malin Bridge Platform, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Forge Valley School Access/Wood Lane (at), 80 metres away.

In 2024/25, Forge Valley School & Sixth Form issued 299 suspensions, 19.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 5 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Forge Valley School & Sixth Form are Shooters Grove Nursery and Primary School (0.2 miles), Malin Bridge Primary School (0.4 miles), Rivelin Primary School (0.6 miles) and Wisewood Nursery & Primary School (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.