Spen Valley High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Address | Roberttown Lane, WF15 7LX |
| School Website | www.spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1924405451 |
| URN | 107778 |
School Census
| Total | 953 |
| Girls/Boys | 433/520 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.4%/54.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 254 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/03/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/03/2022 | Good |
| 10/01/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/03/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/01/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09 March 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 10 January 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 January 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 September 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 June 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 28 February 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 11 November 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 38.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 11.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.9 |
| Progress 8 | -0.77 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 40% |
| Entering EBacc | 6% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.92 |
| Progress 8 | -0.7 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.27 |
| Progress 8 | -0.56 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 588 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 162 |
| As third preference | 251 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 629 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 180 |
| As third preference | 239 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 619 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 174 |
| As third preference | 234 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 677 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 215 |
| As third preference | 254 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 651 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 219 |
| As third preference | 250 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 667 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 209 |
| As third preference | 236 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 593 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 191 |
| As third preference | 219 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 574 |
| As first preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 194 |
| As third preference | 186 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 434 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 110 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 507 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 399 |
| As first preference | 143 |
| As second preference | 165 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 69% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 54% |
| no | 46% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
Nearby Schools
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Headlands Road, , WF15 6PR
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Street, , WF15 7AW