Lift Firth Park vs Oasis Academy Don Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Firth Park
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,115 students
Oasis Academy Don Valley
Sheffield · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,116 students
| Measure | Lift Firth Park Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Oasis Academy Don Valley Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #347 of 366 | #315 of 366 |
| National rank | #3897 of 4,090 | #3601 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 1,115 | 1,116 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,115 | 1,116 |
| Free school meals | 55.7% | 67.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.7 | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.6% | 27.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.6% | 47.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.94 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.firthparkacademy.org | – |
The verdict
- •Oasis Academy Don Valley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.3 vs 12.1).
- •Oasis Academy Don Valley is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 1,115.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lift Firth Park better than Oasis Academy Don Valley?
On the Success Index (England), Oasis Academy Don Valley ranks higher (19.3 vs 12.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lift Firth Park and Oasis Academy Don Valley?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Firth Park: 1,115. Oasis Academy Don Valley: 1,116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Firth Park and Oasis Academy Don Valley rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lift Firth Park is 347th of 366 and Oasis Academy Don Valley is 315th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).