Woodbrook Vale School

A good academy converter school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woodbrook Vale School.

Loughborough, LE112ST Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
64.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.44
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
8 February 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Grasmere Road
Loughborough, LE112ST
Phone
1509557560
Website
wbvs.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137401
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Grasmere Road, Loughborough, LE11 2ST
Website
http://www.wbvs.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WOODBROOK VALE SCHOOL
Capacity
830 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
840
Free School Meals
16.8% (141 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
55.7 (+36.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.0 (+21.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.4 (+12.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.44 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
140
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
840 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire – Enjoy – Succeed"

Aspire – Enjoy – Succeed British Values: Democracy British Values: The rule of law British Values: Individual liberty British Values: Mutual respect British Values: Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Multi-cultural, multi-faith and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom; promotion of British values and equal opportunity.

Head Teacher's Message

Our vision is that Woodbrook Vale School will provide each student with an outstanding education in a caring, calm, safe and supportive environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Accelerated Reader Arts Award Duke of Edinburgh Award Futures Award Extra Curriculum Activity Careers Catering Student Leaders

Sports

Netball

Facilities

fast wireless Internet in every classroom data projectors in every classroom Google Drive access Google Classroom My Files portal (for remote access to work)

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE-focused Year 10-11 courses; English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Statistics, Science (combined or three separate), a language (French or Spanish), Physical Education and Personal Development (including citizenship and Religious Education); a wide range of option subjects including Business Studies, Spanish, Geography, History, ICT, Fine Art, Drama, Music, Product Design, Food Technology, Sports Studies, Sociology and Health & Social Care

Admissions Criteria

Woodbrook Vale is an oversubscribed 11-16 school with PAN 160 for entry from August 2026. Applications for Year 7 entry should be made via Leicestershire County Council by 31 October 2025. Priority feeder schools are Holywell, Mountfields Lodge, Outwoods Edge and Beacon Academy. The school will notify parents of the outcome within 15 school days, with a waiting list supplied by the local authority. Mid-year transfers can be made directly to the school. If an application is unsuccessful, there is a right to appeal, with appeals heard within 30 school days of receipt of the appeal letter.

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