How to Apply
We are delighted you are thinking of applying for a place with us!
Here at Oasis Academy Don Valley it is our mission to support your child on their path to success. We believe each and every one of our young people is capable of reaching their potential with the support of the academy, family and friends. With our all-inclusive admission process, and strong ethos of equality and healthy relationships, we know you will feel right at home here with us.
Our staff are dedicated to the highest quality of teaching, no matter what your starting point is. We get to know our students and do our best to tailor our lessons to suit each and every one of them - whether they need a little extra support or a bit more challenge! This is reflected in our academy results as our progress scores continue to be above average each year, and end of phase results very strong.
When you become part of our academy you become part of the Oasis Academy Don Valley family, and therefore we hope to create an environment where we can work in partnership together to reach a shared goal - helping our young people reach their potential and feel ready for the next phase of their education.
Our Published Admissions Numbers
| Nursery |
26am spaces 26pm spaces |
|---|---|
| Rec - Y6 | 60 spaces |
| Year 7-10 |
2025/2026 - 150 spaces (children already in Year 6 at the academy at the time Secondary applications must be completed by all (application required)) |
| Year 11 | 2025/2026 - 120 |
Local Authority Establishment number (DFE) - 373/4005
Nursery Applications
Thank you for your interest in applying to be part of our Nursery family. Please download a copy of the Nursery application form and send this back to the academy via post or email. The academy will then get in touch with any news of places.
Primary and Secondary Admissions
If you are a Parent or Carer and wish to apply for a place in at Oasis Academy Don Valley for the following September, you will need to complete the Common Application Form via the Sheffiled Local Authority Website.
For information about the application process, oversubscripton criteria, tie break procedures, waiting list, appeals and more, please see our Admissions Arrangements for the academic year you would like to apply for.
The process of allocating places will begin after the closing dates for applications - REC - 15th January 2026 and Year 7 - 31st October 2025. If you have missed this deadline please contact Sheffield Local Authoirty admissions, please see contact details in the panel on the right.
To apply, please click here.
In-Year Admissions
We welcome initial enquiries from parents and carers who would like information regarding in-year admission to the Academy and our waiting lists. Please see contact details for the different phases in the panel on the right. All In-Year admissions are administered by Sheffield Local Authority Admission Arrangements.
We look forward to welcoming you into our family!
The academy consults regulalry with the LA and community with regards to PAN to meet the needs of the current students in the academy.