Best 3 Secondary schools in South Yorkshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Outwood Academy Danum (Secondary) in Doncaster; Trinity Academy (Secondary) in Doncaster; Forge Valley School (Secondary) in Sheffield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Outwood Academy Danum, Trinity Academy and Forge Valley School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Doncaster, South Yorkshire and Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Outwood Academy Danum), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Outwood Academy Danum (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 3,900, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST, Emmanuel Schools Foundation and Tapton School Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Outwood Academy Danum DN2 5QD	Trinity Academy DN8 5BY	Forge Valley School S6 5HG
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Doncaster South Yorkshire DN2 5QD	Doncaster South Yorkshire DN8 5BY	Sheffield South Yorkshire S6 5HG
Latest Ofsted	2 20 Jun 2024	2 10 Jun 2024	2 9 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1926	1470	1350
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST	Emmanuel Schools Foundation	Tapton School Academy Trust
Website	www.danum.outwood.com	www.trinity-academy.org.uk	www.forgevalley.school
Telephone	01302831385	01405813000	01142348805
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Outwood Academy Danum

DN2 5QD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 5QD
Ofsted: 2 20 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.danum.outwood.com
Telephone: 01302831385

Trinity Academy

DN8 5BY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN8 5BY
Ofsted: 2 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Emmanuel Schools Foundation
Website: www.trinity-academy.org.uk
Telephone: 01405813000

Forge Valley School

S6 5HG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S6 5HG
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Tapton School Academy Trust
Website: www.forgevalley.school
Telephone: 01142348805

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.