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Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW, Sutton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.4 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
95
Capacity
80
Ages
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for its 95 pupils aged 5-16. However, it faces significant challenges, as evidenced by its low GCSE attainment scores, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents should consider these academic outcomes alongside the school's positive Ofsted assessment when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 15 January 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. | 2.2 | 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 |
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 British68.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.9.5%
Mixed W+B African4.2%
White Other4.2%
Black Caribbean4.2%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Location
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51.38365, -0.17012 · SM5 1LW
School details
Local authoritySutton
RegionLondon
URN137507
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Wandle Valley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wandle Valley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2014.
Is Wandle Valley Academy a good school?
Wandle Valley Academy scores 36.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Wandle Valley Academy in GCSEs?
Wandle Valley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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