Valley Road Academy

A good academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Valley Road Academy.

Sunderland, SR28PL Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 78.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
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
14 May 2013
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
Corporation Road
Hendon
Sunderland, SR28PL
Phone
1915002999
Website
valleyroadschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144221
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Corporation Road, Hendon, Sunderland, SR2 8PL
Website
www.valleyroadschool.co.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
IRIS LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
405
Free School Meals
40.3% (163 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
78.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 110.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
40
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
405 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Success for All"

Kindness Integrity Generosity Honesty

Curriculum Highlights

Develop lively and enquiring minds Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Explore and understand the world in which they live Express themselves creatively and enjoy the creativity of others Develop personal, moral and spiritual values including respect for others Be prepared for the opportunities and responsibilities of life in a changing world Learn how to learn and regard learning as an enjoyable, lifelong activity Develop a wide range of interests and appreciate the need for a healthy lifestyle Set high personal standards of achievement and value excellence Broad, balanced and relevant curriculum Progressive and inclusive, adapted to pupil ability

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast club: 8:00am – 8:15am. No entry after 8:15am. 20p per day, per child. (Reception – Year 6) Must be booked in advance, forms available from school reception.

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) At Valley Road Academy we value the contribution that every child can make. We are committed to offering an inclusive curriculum to ensure the best possible progress for all of our pupils whatever their needs and abilities. The school seeks to raise the achievement, remove barriers to learning and increase physical and curricular access to all. All children with SEND are valued, respected and equal members of the school.

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