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Esteem Valley Academy

Bennerley Avenue, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8PF, Derbyshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.2 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
124
Capacity
182
Ages
516
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this school demonstrates strong community support and a positive learning environment. The LocaleIQ score of 84.2 indicates it performs better than 84% of schools, suggesting a solid educational experience for students aged 5-16. However, published data is limited, so prospective parents may want to seek further information on academic performance specifics.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 8 July 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (15 responses)
4.0
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
School has high expectations
80%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
33% disagree
School responds to concerns
67%
Good range of extra-curricular
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.3%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Location
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52.98888, -1.30695 · DE7 8PF

School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146055
School typeAcademy alternative provision converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Esteem Valley Academy rated by Ofsted?

Esteem Valley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.

Is Esteem Valley Academy a good school?

Esteem Valley Academy scores 84.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Esteem Valley Academy?

Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Esteem Valley Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.

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