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Spen Valley High School
Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.9 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
960
Capacity
960
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. While the GCSE attainment score of 35.7 is above the national average, only 49% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. However, the school performs well compared to others, ranking in the top 93% for GCSE Attainment 8 in the UK.
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Last inspected: 9 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.7 | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 49% | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 4% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
Asian Pakistani8.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black African0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.70521, -1.69790 · WF15 7LX
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107778
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Spen Valley High School rated by Ofsted?
Spen Valley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 March 2022.
Is Spen Valley High School a good school?
Spen Valley High School scores 17.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Spen Valley High School in GCSEs?
Spen Valley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.7. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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