What did Ofsted judge Alde Valley Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Alde Valley Academy's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Alde Valley Academy?

Alde Valley Academy has 645 pupils on roll.

What ages does Alde Valley Academy take?

Alde Valley Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Alde Valley Academy located?

Alde Valley Academy is located in Leiston, IP16 4BG, Suffolk.

How do I apply to Alde Valley Academy?

Alde Valley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Alde Valley Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Alde Valley Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Alde Valley Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.8% of pupils at Alde Valley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Alde Valley Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Alde Valley Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Alde Valley Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Alde Valley Academy's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Alde Valley Academy?: Alde Valley Academy has 645 pupils on roll.
What ages does Alde Valley Academy take?: Alde Valley Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Alde Valley Academy located?: Alde Valley Academy is located in Leiston, IP16 4BG, Suffolk.
How do I apply to Alde Valley Academy?: Alde Valley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Alde Valley Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Alde Valley Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Alde Valley Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.8% of pupils at Alde Valley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Alde Valley Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Alde Valley Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Alde Valley Academy's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Alde Valley Academy?: Alde Valley Academy has 645 pupils on roll.
What ages does Alde Valley Academy take?: Alde Valley Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Alde Valley Academy located?: Alde Valley Academy is located in Leiston, IP16 4BG, Suffolk.
How do I apply to Alde Valley Academy?: Alde Valley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Alde Valley Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Alde Valley Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Alde Valley Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.8% of pupils at Alde Valley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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