The Valley School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 11–16190 pupils

Broadhall Way, SG2 9BNWebsite01438747274

Good190 pupilsAges 11–16EHCP

Investor in Pupils (Accredited)Rights Aware (Silver)(2024)

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Good1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils190

Good1y ago

Ages11 - 16

Pupils190

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

190 / 165 (115%)

Avg Class Size

~38*

Head Teacher

Mr David Pearce

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2024

Results

Attainment 8: 0.2

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

90%

Would recommend

9.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.3%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence20.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate14.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 10 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty133 (70%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder27 (14%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health12 (6%)

Speech, Language & Communication9 (5%)

Other6 (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 (1%)

Visual Impairment1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 29

Teaching assistants (FTE)26

Support staff (FTE)36

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils190

Free school meals 42.6%

English as additional language 5.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British79.5%

Black African3.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.2%

Indian2.6%

Mixed White & African2.6%

Mixed Other1.6%

White Other1.6%

Pakistani1.6%

Mixed White & Asian1.6%

Other1.1%

Asian Other1.1%

Black Other0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

25 responses

Happy child★100.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Informed80.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠0.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£17,758

total expenditure per pupil

+£10,358 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£8,570

Support staff£3,728

Premises£1,516

Energy£117

Learning resources£871

Income per pupil£18,235

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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