[1] The present converted Academy School was formed in 2012, and accepts approximately 1000 pupils from the local area.

[2] Fir Vale is one of 300 national Leading Edge schools[further explanation needed] in the country.

[5][6][failed verification] The school is a Business and Enterprise College, and uses the Master Cutlers Curriculum[clarification needed] started in 2014 to give pupils a skill set for employment.

[citation needed] The school is a Microsoft Academy running courses for staff, pupils and the local community.

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