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Reddish Vale High School
Reddish Vale Road, Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire, SK5 7HD, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.1 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,027
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the bottom 1% of schools, this secondary institution faces significant challenges. GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 37.7, with only 41% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating areas for improvement. Parent satisfaction is also low, with only 46% recommending the school, suggesting that prospective families should carefully consider these factors.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2024Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 37.7 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★★2.5
Good range of subjects
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
My child makes good progress
63%
School has high expectations
61%
My child is happy
59%
Progress is communicated
58%
My child feels safe
52%
I'd recommend this school
46%
School supports development
42%
School responds to concerns
41%
School keeps me informed
40%
Behaviour is good
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.43723, -2.15338 · SK5 7HD
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN145133
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.reddish.stockport.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Reddish Vale High School rated by Ofsted?
Reddish Vale High School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2024.
Is Reddish Vale High School a good school?
Reddish Vale High School scores 1.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Reddish Vale High School?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Reddish Vale High School receives a satisfaction score of 51% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Reddish Vale High School in GCSEs?
Reddish Vale High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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