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Alde Valley Academy
Seaward Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BG, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.1 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
674
Capacity
560
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 33.7, the school demonstrates a level of achievement that places it in the top 96% of schools nationally. However, only 42% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. The recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests that parents may want to consider the school's current challenges alongside its strengths.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 33.7 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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 7% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
Mixed Other4.2%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.20321, 1.58550 · IP16 4BG
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN141236
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Alde Valley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Alde Valley Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Alde Valley Academy a good school?
Alde Valley Academy scores 3.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Alde Valley Academy in GCSEs?
Alde Valley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.7. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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