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The Valley School
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9BN, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.2 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
165
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 92% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance is a notable concern, as the GCSE results indicate low attainment, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Despite this, the school is performing better than 53% of schools overall, suggesting some positive aspects worth considering.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 0.2 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School keeps me informed
76%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
White Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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51.89010, -0.18795 · SG2 9BN
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117669
School typeCommunity special school
Websitethevalley.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Valley School rated by Ofsted?
The Valley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is The Valley School a good school?
The Valley School scores 53.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Valley School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Valley School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Valley School in GCSEs?
The Valley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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