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Oasis Academy Don Valley

Sheffield, S9 3TYSecondaryAges 2–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
-0.59
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
168 1st-choice / 150 places
Ranking
#2,722
of 3,141 nationally

About Oasis Academy Don Valley

Oasis Academy Don Valley is a popular choice among Sheffield families, with 168 first-preference applications for just 150 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 1.93. Of those 289 total applications, 142 received a first-preference offer, indicating strong local demand. The school, led by headteacher Nichola Smith, is a mixed, state secondary for pupils aged 2 to 16, and it does not have a sixth form. With 57.2 per cent of its 1,138 pupils eligible for free school meals, the academy serves a community with significant socioeconomic need. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, rated the school Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for early years provision. Behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and quality of education were all judged Good. The previous inspection, in June 2018, also rated the school Good overall, so the school has maintained a consistent standard.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range2 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLeeds Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S9 3TY
HeadteacherNIchola Smith
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils1,138
Free School Meals (FSM)57.2%
School Capacity1,138 / 1,170 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolSports HallMusic RoomsTheatreDining HallLibrarySixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

HockeyGymnasticsTennisMartial ArtsFootballBasketball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDebateYoung EnterpriseDramaChoirScience ClubOrchestraChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oasis Academy Don Valley

Oasis Academy Don Valley has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.