Compare Forge Valley School and King Edward VII School and Mercia School

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: Forge Valley School (Secondary) in Sheffield; King Edward VII School (Secondary) in Sheffield; Mercia School (Secondary) in Sheffield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Forge Valley School, King Edward VII School and Mercia School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led, community school and free schools type located around Sheffield, South Yorkshire and Sheffield. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Mercia School), published May 2023. The lowest is 2 (Forge Valley School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Forge Valley School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,300, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as Tapton School Academy Trust and Mercia Learning Trust.

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Attribute	Forge Valley School S6 5HG	King Edward VII School S10 2PW	Mercia School S7 2DY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Sheffield South Yorkshire S6 5HG	Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2PW	Sheffield S7 2DY
Latest Ofsted	2 9 Jun 2024	2 10 Jul 2023	1 11 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1350	1698	1200
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Tapton School Academy Trust	Sheffield (373)	Mercia Learning Trust
Website	www.forgevalley.school	www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk	www.merciaschool.com
Telephone	01142348805	01142662518	01145539080
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

King Edward VII School

S10 2PW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2PW
Ofsted: 2 10 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sheffield (373)
Website: www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk
Telephone: 01142662518

Mercia School

S7 2DY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Sheffield
S7 2DY
Ofsted: 1 11 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Mercia Learning Trust
Website: www.merciaschool.com
Telephone: 01145539080

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.