The Valley School

A not judged community special school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Valley School.

Stevenage, SG29BN Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
5 November 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Broadhall Way
Stevenage, SG29BN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117669
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 9BN
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
165 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
180
Free School Meals
47.8% (86 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (180 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
15 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
30
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
180 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Safe Respectful Ambitious

Head Teacher's Message

The Valley School is a secondary school specialising in catering for students with learning needs; a warm and welcoming place with a wide range of clubs and enrichment; staff are dedicated to achievement and wellbeing.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lunchtime Clubs Sports Club (Tuesday) Performing Arts Club (Tuesday) Art & Craft Club (Thursday) Lunchtime Activities

Sports

Dodgeball Cricket Badminton Basketball Trampolining

Facilities

On-site fitness suite School sports hall MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) Dining hall Tuck shop

Wraparound Care

Afterschool clubs run from 3:15pm to 4:15pm; collection from Reception at 4:15pm.

SEND Provision

A centre of excellence for children with learning difficulties.

Admissions Criteria

The Valley School welcomes pupils with SEN; each student has an Education, Health and Care Plan naming The Valley School; admissions are managed by Hertfordshire County Council; places are offered only if the Hertfordshire criteria are met and the school is named by the Local Authority.

Financial Information

School meals cost £3.45 per day, payable online via School Gateway.

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