Alde Valley Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alde Valley Academy.

Leiston, IP164BG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
47.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.33
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 58.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
9 July 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Seaward Avenue
Leiston, IP164BG
Phone
1728830570
Website
aldevalley.suffolk.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141236
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Seaward Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4BG
Website
http://www.aldevalley.suffolk.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
560 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
643
Free School Meals
27.8% (179 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
107
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
643 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire and Achieve; Lead with Kindness; Stronger Together"

Aspire and Achieve Lead with Kindness Stronger Together opportunity community excellence

Facilities

Oasis SEND support area inclusive dining spaces

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

We have recently expanded our Oasis SEND support area and strengthened our pastoral team.

Admissions Criteria

Alde Valley Academy's admissions are managed by Suffolk County Council; Year 7 admissions and in-year transfers should be submitted through the Suffolk County Council School Places portal.

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