Hednesford Valley High School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

InspectedSpecialAges 11–19191 pupils

Stanley Road, WS12 4JSWebsite01543423714

Inspected191 pupilsAges 11–19EHCP

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages11 - 19

Pupils191

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages11 - 19

Pupils191

Inspected Oct 2024 · View report

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

11 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Pupils

191

Avg Class Size

~24*

Head Teacher

Mr Stephen Stokes

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

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 0.3

SENDGeneral SEN

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

70%

Would recommend

8.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

8.3%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence27.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate7.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Specialist SEN Unit

This school has a specialist unit providing targeted support for pupils with specific SEN

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder47 pupils (25%)

Speech, Language & Communication43 pupils (23%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty37 pupils (19%)

Other24 pupils (13%)

Severe Learning Difficulty19 pupils (10%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health17 pupils (9%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (1%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)17

Teaching assistants (FTE)30

Support staff (FTE)45

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils191

Free school meals49.2%

English as additional language0.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British94.2%

Black African1.0%

Other0.5%

Asian Other0.5%

Mixed Other0.5%

Indian0.5%

Unclassified0.5%

Pakistani0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

24 responses

Happy child80.0%

Safe80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well taught60.0%

Good progress60.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Informed60.0%

Well led60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Dec 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£16,156

total expenditure per pupil

+£8,756 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£5,142

Support staff£6,771

Premises£415

Energy£305

Learning resources£1,396

Income per pupil£16,446

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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