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Hednesford Valley High School
Stanley Road, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4JS, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.1 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19, as reflected in a 67% parent satisfaction rate. However, academic performance shows room for improvement, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and low GCSE Attainment 8 scores. Parents considering this school may want to weigh its supportive atmosphere against the current academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 17 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 0.3 | 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 (24 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
Good range of subjects
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
I'd recommend this school
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
School responds to concerns
63%
My child makes good progress
63%
School supports development
63%
School has high expectations
63%
School keeps me informed
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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52.71012, -2.01286 · WS12 4JS
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN124508
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.hvh.staffs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hednesford Valley High School rated by Ofsted?
Hednesford Valley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 September 2014.
Is Hednesford Valley High School a good school?
Hednesford Valley High School scores 28.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% 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 Hednesford Valley High School?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hednesford Valley High School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hednesford Valley High School in GCSEs?
Hednesford Valley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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