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Spen Valley High School

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personMs Hayley Clacy

corporate_fareThe Spenborough Co-operative Trust

location_onLiversedge, WF15 7LX

language Visit Website phone 1924405451

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

953

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Attainment 8

35.7

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GCSE Rank

#23 in Kirklees

#2,973 of 3,216 nationally

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Spen Valley High School is a Foundation school secondary school in Liversedge, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Spen Valley High School is a foundation school in Liversedge, Kirklees, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of The Spenborough Co-operative Trust. The school has approximately 960 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.7, placing the school #23 in Kirklees and #2,973 of 3,216 nationally. 24.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

35.7

Grade 5+ E&M

24.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.2%

Entering EBacc3.70%

EBacc APS2.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.77

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.20%

EBacc APS2.9

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.70

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS2.94

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.27

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.24

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.05

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 March 2022

Inspection Report

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10 January 2017

Inspection Report

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30 January 2013

Inspection Report

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15 September 2011

Inspection Report

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24 June 2010

Inspection Report

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28 February 2007

Inspection Report

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11 November 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-03-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-01-10

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-01-30

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.5%(43 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 960 pupils. During this period, there were 66 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	960	66	6.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	958	84	8.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	963	107	11.1%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	969	65	6.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	967	70	7.2%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	944	68	7.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	953	97	10.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	953	71	7.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	940	36	3.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	944	62	6.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	956	37	3.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	941	27	2.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	937	12	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	940	31	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	930	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	930	34	3.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	927	43	4.6%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	921	9	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	923	68	7.4%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	932	44	4.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	912	31	3.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	919	39	4.2%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	916	66	7.2%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	880	28	3.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	879	28	3.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	881	17	1.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 106 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 73 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

61.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

61.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

39.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree38%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree15%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree31%

don't know8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree46%

agree8%

disagree8%

strongly disagree31%

not applicable8%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree15%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know15%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree31%

strongly disagree31%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree31%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree8%

don't know8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree69%

strongly disagree8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree23%

disagree8%

strongly disagree31%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes54%

no46%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Holmfirth High School

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Salendine Nook High School

Honley High School

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