Forge Valley School & Sixth Form Catchment Area
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1533 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,533
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Forge Valley School & Sixth Form sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sheffield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sheffield catchment area documents →Forge Valley School & Sixth Form — School Information
- Full address
- Wood Lane, Sheffield, S6 5HG
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140547
Other Secondary Schools in Sheffield
If Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
Penistone Grammar School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 7BX
King Edward VII School Catchment Area
Community school · S10 2PW
Sheffield Park Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S2 1SN
Sheffield Springs Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S12 2SF
E-Act Parkwood Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S5 8UL
Wales High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · S26 5QQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Forge Valley School & Sixth Form
Is Forge Valley School & Sixth Form oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Forge Valley School & Sixth Form currently has 1533 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1350 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Forge Valley School & Sixth Form? ▾
Admission to Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is managed by Sheffield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Forge Valley School & Sixth Form cover? ▾
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form is a secondary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Forge Valley School & Sixth Form? ▾
Forge Valley School & Sixth Form was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.