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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviours and exemplary attitudes to learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and get along well with all.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers take part in high-quality training opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers give pupils opportunities to revise prior learning.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are highly skilled in teaching the planned curriculum.
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff actively seek pupils’ views and opinions and act on these.
Communication: Leaders consult often with staff about school practices and policies.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils and sixth-form students are happy in school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure that concerns are dealt with quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed an ambitious academic and personal development curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have established a culture of vigilance.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are some 70 clubs on offer, all pupils attend at least two a week.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities support their personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers information, education, advice and guidance are comprehensive.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are prepared exceptionally well for leaving school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs study the full curriculum and flourish with bespoke help.
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Valentines High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1349 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

96.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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I am pleased to welcome you to our website on behalf of Valentines High School, where I serve as the headteacher.
In our school, cutting-edge teaching and learning techniques are combined with traditional values of order, respect, and good behaviour.
Every member of the school community is expected to perform at their highest level.
Our goal is to support the growth of our kids into successful, happy, and educated young adults.
We put a lot of effort into ensuring that our students are well-equipped to live productive lives as adults in contemporary Britain.
As a high-performing teaching school, we make an effort to provide our pupils with the greatest possible facilities.
A sixth-form building, cutting-edge physical education facilities like an astro-turf pitch and tennis courts, a gym and sports hall, a drama studies room, a music room, and a set of new scientific labs in our main building are a few of these.
Valentines supports nearby colleges and all levels of teacher education.
We are truly on the "leading edge" of educational innovation, and we look at every possible angle to find methods to improve the educational opportunities for each and every one of our students.
The quality of the educational experience is really important to the school.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-19 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Boys
Student teacher ratio 20.2 - 19.5
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 70% 34% 97%
Grade 5 or above A Level 10.50% - 26.70%
Day Fees - - -
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Valentines High School Reviews
3 (1 review)
this school is horrendous the teachers are rude the one way system is pointless and they give detentions for absurd reasons also unsafe and dirty as it is next to valentines park there are roaches in the school and even rats and creepy people waiting for students to pass by in the park to harm children very bad area for a school and classrooms stink and there was an incident last year when someone commited...
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 0.98 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 57.1 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 70% 45.3% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 82% 56.7% 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 51% 33.11% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 34% 17.93% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 42% 22.59% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 5.20 3.68 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 96% 94.71% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 179 184 144
Pupils staying in education 95% 93.43% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 7% 16.76% 32.75%
School sixth forms 84% 63.24% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 3% 3.43% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 10.1% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.52% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 0.86% 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 0.52 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 60.5 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 73% 49.24% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 87% 59.56% 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 56% 36.32% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 41% 21.6% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 50% 27.36% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 5.52 3.94 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 97% 96.86% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 179 181 140
Pupils staying in education 97% 96.24% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 11% 19.24% 34.03%
School sixth forms 80% 64.24% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 3% 2.9% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 10.24% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.24% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.24% 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 0.49 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 53.8 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 59% 8 46.29% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 6 58.58% 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 51% 36.63% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 32% 3 22.38% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 44% 1 28.04% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 4.78 3.97 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 96% 91.67% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 178 164 135
Pupils staying in education 94% 89.9% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 12% 12.95% 33.3%
School sixth forms 80% 63.86% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 3% 3.38% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 9.81% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.14% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 0.71% 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 0.75 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 56.8 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 67% 6 46.17% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 85% 9 59.22% 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 56% 35.78% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 35% 10 21.78% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 45% 18 27.65% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 5.23 4.1 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 95% 86.7% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 184 168 140
Pupils staying in education 92% 80.25% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 12% 13.1% 28.32%
School sixth forms 77% 63.3% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 2.4% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 4.3% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0.3% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.25% 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 0.6 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 54.2 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 61% 47.95% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 61.73% 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 34% 36.82% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 25% 25.91% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 27% 27.23% 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 94% 91.21% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 212 177 144
Pupils staying in education 92% 39.89% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 13% 15.58% 30.56%
School sixth forms 76% 64.37% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 0.26% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 4.47% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.74% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 0.68% 2.46%
A level exam result

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 35.71 33.5 29.99
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.97 33.8 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 10.50% 14.39% 13.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 191 162 201
Students staying in education 81% 77.65% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 3.41% 6.08%
Students entering employment 8% 9.71% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 6.41% 9.05%

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 37.31 36.79 33.4
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.59 37.32 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 14.2% 21.65% 17.69%

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 173 170 248
Students staying in education 80% 78.94% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 2.29% 5%
Students entering employment 3% 4.94% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 8.65% 10.7%

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 34.78 2 31.38 29.38
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.05 32.41 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 13.2% 14.68% 13.04%

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 169 155 231
Students staying in education 80% 75.06% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 4.13% 7.78%
Students entering employment 3% 9.5% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 7.13% 8.8%

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 32.22 3 31.85 29.02
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.02 3 32.85 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 13.4% 14.99% 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 16 8 3
Students staying in education 15 13.19% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 3.31% 5.54%
Students entering employment 10% 7.81% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 4% 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 29.41 28.55 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.26 30.79 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 5.2% 15.09% 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 - 2 3
Students staying in education 14 14.06% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 2.59% 6.37%
Students entering employment 8% 9.29% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 5.29% 4.23%
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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

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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
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20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Valentines High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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