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Thames Valley School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from high expectations and work hard to achieve their best.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary and classrooms are focused environments.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective learning support ensures that gaps in knowledge are found and filled.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are motivated by school leaders and actively play a role in shaping the future.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Most teachers plan well-matched and effective lesson activities to help pupils learn.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: The staff's subject and pedagogical knowledge needs refining in some foundation subjects.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School recognises the crucial role parents play and continues to engage them.
Communication with Parents: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions and find out what others think.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' responses to Ofsted Parent View were considered during inspection.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils know the adults they can go to if they have concerns.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders are refining the approach to career education and employability skills.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe and supported by the staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they are enthusiastic to learn.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Skilful support helps pupils to self-regulate their emotions.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils learn about the world of work and careers from primary age onwards.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Key stage 4 pathways are well designed and matched to pupils’ needs.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported by the expert therapeutic team.
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Thames Valley School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 55 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 52.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | 55.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.5% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -8.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.79% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 52.45% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10.11% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | -1.32 | 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 | 11.6 | 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 | 0% | 28.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 37.26% | 43.07% |
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 | 0% | 26.16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.95 | 3.21 | 2.83 |
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 | 83% | 91.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 110 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 22.58% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 45.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 17% | 10.92% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.75% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.67% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.21% | 45.33% |
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 | - | 23.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.84% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.17 | 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 | 86% | 94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 91.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 21.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 52.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 9.09% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.82% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.64% | 2.13% |
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 | -1.46 | 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 | 16.7 | 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 | 14% 5 | 24.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% 5 | 31.39% | 43.41% |
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 | 0% | 18.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.43 | 2.85 | 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 | - | 83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 108 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.75% |
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 | -1.97 | 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 | 11.3 | 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 | 9% | 24.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% | 30.72% | 42.62% |
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 | 9% | 21.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.99 | 2.9 | 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 | - | 72.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 1 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 11.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.63% | 2.05% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.22% | 43.07% |
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 | - | 22.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.94% | 16.26% |
| 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 | - | 83.14% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.43% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 58.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thames Valley School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
