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Alde Valley Academy
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Alde Valley Academy
- Secondary
- Leiston IP16 4BG
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Based on the inspection date: 09 July 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make steady progress, but do not achieve as well as they should.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is inconsistent; some pupils struggle with expectations.
Qualifications and Training: The school has created clear expectations for teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Some areas show effective delivery of curriculum; inconsistency remains.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not teach curriculum effectively, leading to gaps in knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide feedback.
Communication: School communicates with parents through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School reacts to incidents rather than dealing with causes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School and trust have undertaken evaluation and begun improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School deals firmly with known bullying issues, but some persist.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School is a safe place; needs improvement in promoting welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities and visits enhance learning.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils participate, learning teamwork and leadership.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils taught about careers but lack excitement in exploring options.
Preparation for Sixth Form: School works with local partners for career exposure.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong support for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum identifies knowledge needed for success.
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Alde Valley Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 643 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 15% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In Leiston, Suffolk, there is a mixed academy called Alde Valley Academy. In Leiston, Suffolk, there is a mixed academy called Alde Valley Academy. We changed our status to an academy on January 1st, 2015, to support our mission of being an exceptional school, allow our kids to reach their full potential, and get them ready to be successful and responsible citizens. Every student matters to our staff, and we are passionate and fully committed to giving them all the best education possible. Every lesson, every day, every lesson, every child.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 19.3 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 15% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 20.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 27.21% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 41.83% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 18.17% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.12% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 10.69% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 2.77 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88.49% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 99 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 81.35% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 38.96% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 32.35% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.24% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 3.76% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 27.91% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 41.74% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 16.55% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.38% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 11.29% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.24% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 71 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 86.3% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 35.58% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.44% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.46% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% 9 | 26.24% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 1 | 42.5% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 24.5% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 5 | 9.22% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 7 | 14.43% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 93.32% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 79 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 36.73% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 37.89% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.66% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 3.27% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 8 | 27.79% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 6 | 43.5% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 21.2% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 4 | 7.92% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 2 | 12.59% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 88.36% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 66% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 33.1% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 37.07% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.86% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.43% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.98% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 27.84% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 43.98% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 21.47% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 10.55% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 11.63% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.82% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.55% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.5% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.45% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.76 1 | 27.91 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.94 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.35% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 49.05% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 6.81% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 23.19% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.36 | 26.76 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.37 | 27.01 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 11.18% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 46.42% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.04% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.46% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.25% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alde Valley Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
