Is Oasis Academy Don Valley a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 26th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Oasis Academy Don Valley's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Oasis Academy Don Valley averaged an Attainment 8 score of 34.3 (England: 46.2). 28.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Oasis Academy Don Valley's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 51% of pupils at Oasis Academy Don Valley met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Oasis Academy Don Valley?

Applications for Year 7 places at Oasis Academy Don Valley starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Oasis Academy Don Valley

Leeds Road, Sheffield, S9 3TY

Local ranking26th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

All-through

Phase

1170

Capacity

2-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 34.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 28.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 42.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 119

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 81.0%
Continued in education: 79.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 16.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1138
Boys: 571 (51%)
Girls: 545 (49%)
Capacity: 1170 (95% full)
SEND: 16.2%
FSM Eligible: 57.7%
EAL: 56.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 13.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 48.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,565/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 30.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 35.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 19.4%
Other: 10.2%
Black African: 9.0%
White Other: 4.6%
Mixed Other: 4.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 4.0%
Asian Other: 3.6%

35.8%

Asian Pakistani

19.4%

Asian Bangladeshi

10.2%

Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01142200400

tariq.mahmood@oasisdonvalley.org

Leeds Road

Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 140394
UKPRN: 10053396
Establishment No.: 4005
Trust: OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

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