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Valley Road Academy
Corporation Road, Hendon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 8PL, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.5 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school boasts an 85% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, as reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 79.5, which is better than 80% of schools. However, further details on value-added measures and higher standards could enhance understanding of overall student progress.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2013Older 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%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.7%
Black African38.1%
Asian Bangladeshi7.8%
Asian Other2.8%
White Other1.9%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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54.89579, -1.36917 · SR2 8PL
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN144221
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.valleyroadschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Valley Road Academy rated by Ofsted?
Valley Road Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2013.
Is Valley Road Academy a good school?
Valley Road Academy scores 79.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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