How many pupils attend Fir Vale Academy?

Fir Vale Academy has 931 pupils on roll.

What ages does Fir Vale Academy take?

Fir Vale Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Fir Vale Academy located?

Fir Vale Academy is located in Sheffield, S4 8GB, Sheffield.

How do I apply to Fir Vale Academy?

Fir Vale Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Fir Vale Academy?

When Fir Vale Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including children who appear (to the trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Priority will next be given to the siblings of pupils attending the school at the time the application is received; 3. Exceptional medical or social needs — Priority will next be given to children based on their exceptional medical or social needs. Each application must include evidence, from a medical specialist or social worker of the child’s need and why they must attend this school rather than any other, based on those needs. If evidence is not submitted to the school with the application, a child’s medical or social needs cannot be considered, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in categories 2-5 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. We use the distance between the child’s permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point data. If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s), will be allocated using a random allocation process (carried out by the Example Authority on the Trust’s behalf) if the distance between a child’s home and the academy is equidistant in any two or more cases.

What is the largest ethnic background at Fir Vale Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.3% of pupils at Fir Vale Academy are recorded as Gypsy/Roma. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Fir Vale Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including children who appear (to the trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Priority will next be given to the siblings of pupils attending the school at the time the application is received.
3Exceptional medical or social needs — Priority will next be given to children based on their exceptional medical or social needs. Each application must include evidence, from a medical specialist or social worker of the child’s need and why they must attend this school rather than any other, based on those needs. If evidence is not submitted to the school with the application, a child’s medical or social needs cannot be considered.
4Children of staff — Priority will next be given to the children of staff who have been recruited to fill a skills-shortage area.
5Other children

If two applications tie: If in categories 2-5 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. We use the distance between the child’s permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point data. If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s), will be allocated using a random allocation process (carried out by the Example Authority on the Trust’s behalf) if the distance between a child’s home and the academy is equidistant in any two or more cases.

Fir Vale Academy is an 11-16 school; admission arrangements set out here apply to Year 7 entry only.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Fir Vale Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Fir Vale Academy?: Fir Vale Academy has 931 pupils on roll.
What ages does Fir Vale Academy take?: Fir Vale Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Fir Vale Academy located?: Fir Vale Academy is located in Sheffield, S4 8GB, Sheffield.
How do I apply to Fir Vale Academy?: Fir Vale Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Fir Vale Academy?: When Fir Vale Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including children who appear (to the trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Priority will next be given to the siblings of pupils attending the school at the time the application is received; 3. Exceptional medical or social needs — Priority will next be given to children based on their exceptional medical or social needs. Each application must include evidence, from a medical specialist or social worker of the child’s need and why they must attend this school rather than any other, based on those needs. If evidence is not submitted to the school with the application, a child’s medical or social needs cannot be considered, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in categories 2-5 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. We use the distance between the child’s permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point data. If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s), will be allocated using a random allocation process (carried out by the Example Authority on the Trust’s behalf) if the distance between a child’s home and the academy is equidistant in any two or more cases.
What is the largest ethnic background at Fir Vale Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.3% of pupils at Fir Vale Academy are recorded as Gypsy/Roma. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Fir Vale Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including children who appear (to the trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Priority will next be given to the siblings of pupils attending the school at the time the application is received.
3Exceptional medical or social needs — Priority will next be given to children based on their exceptional medical or social needs. Each application must include evidence, from a medical specialist or social worker of the child’s need and why they must attend this school rather than any other, based on those needs. If evidence is not submitted to the school with the application, a child’s medical or social needs cannot be considered.
4Children of staff — Priority will next be given to the children of staff who have been recruited to fill a skills-shortage area.
5Other children

Fir Vale Academy is an 11-16 school; admission arrangements set out here apply to Year 7 entry only.

Fir Vale Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Fir Vale Academy?: Fir Vale Academy has 931 pupils on roll.
What ages does Fir Vale Academy take?: Fir Vale Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Fir Vale Academy located?: Fir Vale Academy is located in Sheffield, S4 8GB, Sheffield.
How do I apply to Fir Vale Academy?: Fir Vale Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Fir Vale Academy?: When Fir Vale Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including children who appear (to the trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Priority will next be given to the siblings of pupils attending the school at the time the application is received; 3. Exceptional medical or social needs — Priority will next be given to children based on their exceptional medical or social needs. Each application must include evidence, from a medical specialist or social worker of the child’s need and why they must attend this school rather than any other, based on those needs. If evidence is not submitted to the school with the application, a child’s medical or social needs cannot be considered, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in categories 2-5 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. We use the distance between the child’s permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point data. If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s), will be allocated using a random allocation process (carried out by the Example Authority on the Trust’s behalf) if the distance between a child’s home and the academy is equidistant in any two or more cases.
What is the largest ethnic background at Fir Vale Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.3% of pupils at Fir Vale Academy are recorded as Gypsy/Roma. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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