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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/11/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 434 |
| Number of Boys: | 197 |
| Number of Girls: | 237 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 56.1% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy/Roma | 63.10% | 274 |
| African | 11.50% | 50 |
| Pakistani | 8.50% | 37 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.10% | 22 |
| Other White | 5.10% | 22 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 8 |
| White British | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.