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The Valley School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct around the school is exemplary and they take good care of their environment.
Academic Progress: Some teachers do not challenge pupils to achieve their full academic potential.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive regular training to ensure they understand safeguarding.
Current Educational Practices: Regular visits to classrooms provide leaders with a clear overview of teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not challenge pupils to achieve their best outcomes.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved in transition programs and school evaluations.
Communication: Staff work closely with families before pupils join the school to ensure a smooth transition.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents highly value the school’s work and recommend it to others.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and governors provide effective challenge and support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made curriculum changes to broaden choice and guide pupils onto suitable courses.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is given a very high priority with rigorous systems in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant to pupils' needs and well-being.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: A highly individualised program of support helps balance academics and extracurriculars.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 11 pupils make regular visits to post-16 destinations to ensure a seamless transition.
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The Valley School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 180 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 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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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 -1.72 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 0.3 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 0% 37.35% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 50.5% 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 0% 30.28% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 15.56% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 21.37% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 0.03 3.37 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 90% 93.36% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 29 138 144
Pupils staying in education 90% 89.49% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 86% 32.25% 32.75%
School sixth forms 0% 47.62% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.65% 10.22%
Other education destinations 3% 7.96% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.52% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2.37% 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 - 39.23% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 51.68% 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 - 30.36% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 17.89% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 22.57% 17.14%
EBacc average points score - 3.51 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% 90.81% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 29 135 140
Pupils staying in education 90% 88.37% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 90% 32.73% 34.03%
School sixth forms 0% 48.52% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.68% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 5.41% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.07% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.41% 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 -1.87 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 0.4 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% 33.34% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 47.05% 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 0% 29.27% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 15.54% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 21.09% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 0.01 3.25 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% 89.37% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 25 130 135
Pupils staying in education 96% 85% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 96% 30.93% 33.3%
School sixth forms 0% 47.29% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.2% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 5.52% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 2.32% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2.11% 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 -1.61 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 0.5 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 0% 34.96% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 47.77% 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 0% 29.08% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 16.17% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 21.85% 15.97%
EBacc average points score - 3.3 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 92% 84.29% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 25 131 140
Pupils staying in education - 74.49% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 24.6% 28.32%
School sixth forms - 47.98% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 0.5% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 1.68% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.7% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.5% 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 -1.78 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 1.8 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 0% 35.25% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 49.19% 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 0% 30.85% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 20.2% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 21.91% 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 93% 87.55% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 29 134 144
Pupils staying in education - 43.81% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 90% 27.71% 30.56%
School sixth forms - 48.14% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 0.37% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 2.63% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.74% 2.46%
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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 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Valley School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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