Oasis Academy Fir Vale is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Oasis Academy Fir Vale currently has around 434 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.4% boys and 54.6% girls. Around 80.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 14.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 56.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a gypsy/roma background (63.1%). african pupils make up about 11.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Owler Lane, Sheffield, S4 8GA
Website: www.oasisacademyfirvale.org
Telephone: 01142012300
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sheffield
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Helen Round
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140218

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/11/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 434
Number of Boys: 197
Number of Girls: 237

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 14.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 56.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Gypsy/Roma63.10%274
African11.50%50
Pakistani8.50%37
Other (any other ethnic group)5.10%22
Other White5.10%22
Indian2.30%10
Other Mixed1.80%8
White British1.40%6
White and Asian0.50%2
Other Asian0.50%2
White and Black African0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-2.3)
Writing: Average (0.4)
Maths: Below Average (-2.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
48%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
92.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
102.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
91.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
101.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grace Owen Nursery School
1-7 the Pavement , Duke Street S2 5QD
3out of 4 3,184 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Owler Lane , Fir Vale S4 8GA
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Whiteways Primary School
Whiteways Road , S4 8EX
3out of 4 396 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Whiteways Primary School
Whiteways Road , S4 8EX
- not rated 396 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Owler Brook Primary School
Wensley Street , S4 8HQ
3out of 4 546 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Owler Brook Primary School
Wensley Street , S4 8HQ
- not rated 546 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hucklow Middle School
Hucklow Road , S5 6TB
- not rated 806 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Roe Wood Middle School
Norwood Drive , S5 7BH
- not rated 1,065 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Burngrave Middle School
Earldom Road , S4 7EJ
- not rated 1,418 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shergreen Middle School
Bracken Road , S5 6FH
- not rated 1,534 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fir Vale Academy
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 124 yd Academy converter No More About School
Fir Vale School
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 132 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Fir Vale School
Owler Lane , S4 8GB
- not rated 132 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Earl Marshal School
Earl Marshal Road , S4 8LA
- not rated 372 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
2 Old Hall Road , S9 3TU
3out of 4 2,104 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hinde House 3-16 School
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
- not rated 2,205 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longley Park Sixth Form College
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 1,398 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Horninglow Road , S5 6SG
- not rated 1,398 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oasis Academy Don Valley
Leeds Road , S9 3TY
3out of 4 2,032 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Andover Street , S3 9BE
3out of 4 2,175 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
Shiregreen Lane , S5 6AG
3out of 4 2,205 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northern General Hospital School
Herries Road , S5 7AU
- not rated 585 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
KS3 Inclusion Centre
Riverside Centre , Earl Marshall Road S4 8FB
- not rated 692 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Tree High
Yorkshire Muslim Academy , Gate No 3 Bland Street S4 8DG
- not rated 866 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Parkwood Tertiary College
Shirecliffe Road , S5 8XZ
- not rated 1,835 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dr John Worrall School
Maltby Street , S9 2QA
- not rated 1,891 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.