Oasis Academy Don Valley
Sheffield, S9 3TY · Sheffield · all-through school
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27th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.8/10 against 158 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 9 | 35% | 0.33 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.6 · 13 | 30% | 0.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.59 · 12 | 25% | 0.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 34.3 · 4 | 10% | 0.04 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oasis Academy Don Valley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.59, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,116 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,170. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Don Valley
Overview
The report describes a school that is "improving after a period of turbulence" but where "there remains much to do to ensure that all pupils receive the consistently high-quality education that they are entitled to." While the early years provision is identified as a strength, overall achievement and attendance remain below national averages, with teaching quality described as "inconsistent," particularly in the secondary phase.
Strengths
- The early years provision is "well led and a strength," with children achieving well despite low starting points.
- Leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility," ensuring pupils feel safe.
- Personal development is ambitious, celebrating the school’s "diverse, multi-cultural nature" and reducing discrimination.
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve in line with their peers nationally, and behaviour has shown "recent improvements."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "consistently well taught across subjects and phases," addressing current inconsistencies.
- Attendance strategies need embedding to "secure improved attendance of pupils, particularly in the secondary phase."
- Teachers must "consistently implement the school’s planned support for pupils with SEND" and close knowledge gaps quickly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling their responsibilities and establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.1 |
| 2024/25 | 36.8 |
| 2025/26 | 34.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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