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Ivel Valley School & College
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.4 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
259
Capacity
264
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 3-19. However, published data shows that there are currently no pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which may raise concerns for some parents. Overall, while the school has strengths in its supportive framework, potential families should consider the academic performance metrics carefully.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.7%
Gypsy/Roma3.1%
White Other3.1%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Location
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52.08976, -0.24981 · SG18 0NL
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN109739
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ivel Valley School & College rated by Ofsted?
Ivel Valley School & College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2014.
Is Ivel Valley School & College a good school?
Ivel Valley School & College scores 42.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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