Forge Valley School

About Forge Valley School

Forge Valley School is a safe, inclusive learning community where pupils and staff learn and thrive together. Forge Valley's ethos is based upon everyone striving to become their very best. As a school we believe that ambition and endeavour provide our pupils with the mind-set needed, not only to succeed academically, but in adult life in an ever-changing modern world.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Dale Barrowclough

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

90.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

47.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.18

Progress 8

Below average

46.8%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

69.1%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

43.3% entered EBacc

32.2% achieved EBacc

233 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Hannah W

Parent Jun 15, 2022

4.0

"A Good Experience, Room for Improvement"

Overall, we've been happy with our experience at Forge Valley. The pastoral care is strong, and our child is settling in well. However, there have been a few communication issues with teachers, which has caused some frustration. We're hopeful that these will be addressed in the future.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Lily J

Parent Jan 10, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with Outstanding Staff"

We've been impressed with the school's dedication to its values. The staff are always approachable and seem genuinely invested in our children's well-being. Our child has flourished in their time at Forge Valley, making new friends and learning a great deal.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David M

Parent May 20, 2021

4.0

"Great Education, Fantastic Facilities"

Our daughter attended Forge Valley and had a fantastic time. The facilities are excellent, the teachers are knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, and the extracurricular activities are numerous and engaging. We're very grateful for the education she received.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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