Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Sheffield, S4 8GA · Sheffield · primary school
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102nd of 107 primary schools in Sheffield we can score, 132 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 — 2.4/10 against 168 of them, against 1.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
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 Fir Vale overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in June 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Toothbrush Club, play football, bowling, or multi-sport activities, and visit Weston Park Museum, the Butterfly House, or the Concord Sports Centre. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 389 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expectations in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Fir Vale
Overview
Oasis Academy Fir Vale provides an education that meets the expected standard, with inclusion rated at a strong standard. The report highlights a school serving a highly mobile and disadvantaged pupil population, where staff work tenaciously to remove barriers to learning and ensure pupils feel safe, included, and aspirational.
Strengths
- Inclusion is "at the heart of the school’s work," with rapid identification of needs and "precise support" provided to pupils with wide-ranging abilities.
- Pupils are "happy, safe and well cared for," benefiting from a "warm welcome" and strong pastoral support that helps them manage emotions and settle quickly.
- Staff know pupils "extremely well," fostering positive relationships and ensuring pupils are "fully included" and have the best chance to thrive.
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" to build knowledge step by step, with a strong focus on language, oracy, and phonics that helps pupils develop essential skills.
- Leaders maintain a "positive team ethos," with staff valuing the professional learning offer and the supportive approach to school improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is taught consistently well, including "clear explanations and precise modelling" so pupils develop detailed knowledge.
- Staff must apply agreed approaches to assessing pupil understanding consistently to reduce gaps in learning over time.
- Leaders should continue to communicate the importance of attendance and provide high-quality support to ensure it improves for all pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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