Welcome to Forge Valley School
Our Sixth Form is a thriving community of people who are all working hard to achieve their goals. As a smaller sixth form, our strength lies in really knowing each individual, embracing your key unique strengths and ensuring that you are able to secure an aspirational destination. As a student with us, you will experience new and different environments, making it an ideal opportunity to make new friends. You will be treated as an individual and provided with all the support needed to help you achieve your aspirations.We welcome students from all over Sheffield due to the excellent transport links in nearby Hillsborough. We look forward to welcoming students into the sixth form community and becoming part of the journey you will take into university, apprenticeships and beyond.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,533 Total
No. of Boys
770 (50.2%)
No. of Girls
763 (49.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
20.2%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
10.15%
A*/A grades
31.95%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
91%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
61%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 12, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Break
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Day
May 4 - May 4
Spring Bank Holiday
May 25 - May 29
Summer Break
Jul 21 - Aug 31
Alumni Stories
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Sasha Clapham
September 2014
Employed
This September I will graduate as a Registered Nurse and have secured employment specialising in Oncology for St Bartholomew's Hospital, the second largest Cancer Centre in London where I will be closely working with cancer research teams. Currently engaged to my partner who I met while working at the Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Services, wedding pending. Overall, I am proud of my career path and excited to embark on my new nursing journey in London.
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About School
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |