The Valley Community Primary School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

OutstandingPrimaryAges 2–11524 pupils

Hibbert Street, Off Blackburn Road, BL1 8JGWebsite01204332684

Outstanding524 pupilsAges 2–11

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Inspected Oct 2023

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils524

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils524

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

524 / 420 (125%)

Head Teacher

Mr Kevan Naughton

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Oct 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 83%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

3.2%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.2%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence4.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support12.6%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.2%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication62 pupils (70%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder16 pupils (18%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty2 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (1%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)22

Teaching assistants (FTE)27

Support staff (FTE)34

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils524

Free school meals15.1%

English as additional language73.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

Indian67.2%

Pakistani19.1%

Mixed White & Asian3.8%

Mixed Other3.2%

Black African3.1%

Other1.5%

Asian Other0.8%

White British0.6%

Bangladeshi0.4%

Black Other0.2%

White Other0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingMANSE AT UNITED REFORMED CHURCHGrade II Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£6,222

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,178 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,808

Support staff£1,438

Premises£352

Energy£166

Learning resources£359

Income per pupil£6,419

2023-24

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