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The Valley Leadership Academy
Fearns Moss, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 0TG, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.1 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
589
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.6, the school performs in the top 3% nationally, indicating strong academic potential. However, recent Ofsted findings classify it as "Requires Improvement," suggesting areas for development. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 77% recommending the school, although the limited number of responses (13) may not fully represent the wider parent community.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 32.6 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of subjects
92%
School supports development
92%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School keeps me informed
77%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
White Irish0.7%
White Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.69548, -2.23952 · OL13 0TG
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN147018
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Valley Leadership Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Valley Leadership Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is The Valley Leadership Academy a good school?
The Valley Leadership Academy scores 5.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 The Valley Leadership Academy?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Valley Leadership Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Valley Leadership Academy in GCSEs?
The Valley Leadership Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.6. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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