Ivel Valley School & College

A good community special school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ivel Valley School & College.

Biggleswade, SG180NL Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 September 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hitchmead Road
Biggleswade, SG180NL
Phone
1767601010
Website
ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109739
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Hitchmead Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0NL
Website
www.ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
264 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
245
Free School Meals
35.8% (88 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (245 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
245 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Think Differently Support Individuality Be Innovative Encourage Equality

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Ivel Valley School & College. I am proud to lead this thriving, innovative, inclusive learning community where pupils are at the heart of everything we do; we work with NHS and social care to ensure learners achieve the best possible outcomes.

Curriculum Highlights

Centre of Excellence with highly qualified staff Personal Learning Plans for each pupil Use of communication tools including Signalong, PECs, symbol boards, iPad applications and objects Ipsative Assessment and Evidence for Learning (EfL) to capture progress Curriculum for four prime areas in Early Years & KS1: Communication & Language; Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Life and Living Skills Specific areas of learning: Literacy, Numeracy, Expressive Arts & Design, and Understanding the World Emphasis on Preparing for Adulthood in later stages (KS4/KS5) Strong joint working with NHS and social care to support learners’ outcomes

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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