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Roding Valley High School
Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3JA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.0 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,437
Capacity
1,455
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 42% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 69%, which is commendable, although the 48% achieving grade 5 or above indicates room for improvement. Additionally, over half of the students progress to university, with a notable portion gaining entry to top-third institutions, reflecting a strong pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 47.1 | Top 42% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 57% | Top 27% 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%. | 34% | Top 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 112 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.8%
White Other18.9%
Mixed Other3.6%
Black African3.2%
Asian Indian2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.64337, 0.05603 · IG10 3JA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN145597
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rodingvalley.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Roding Valley High School rated by Ofsted?
Roding Valley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is Roding Valley High School a good school?
Roding Valley High School scores 53.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Roding Valley High School in GCSEs?
Roding Valley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.1. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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