The Valley School
The Valley School is a special or alternative provision school (Community special school), ages 11–16, in Stevenage, SG2, in the Hertfordshire council area. It has 193 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (5 November 2024): Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 2 areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 2 areas — inspected 5 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -1.64 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 0.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 0.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 35 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 193 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 40.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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