Spen Valley High School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Foundation school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityKirklees
AddressRoberttown Lane, WF15 7LX
URN107778

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications588
As first preference175
As second preference162
As third preference251
Total Offers Made187
first preference offers170
second preference offers12
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications629
As first preference210
As second preference180
As third preference239
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers170
second preference offers14
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications619
As first preference210
As second preference174
As third preference234
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers176
second preference offers14
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications677
As first preference207
As second preference215
As third preference254
Total Offers Made185
first preference offers149
second preference offers29
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications651
As first preference182
As second preference219
As third preference250
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers153
second preference offers22
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications667
As first preference220
As second preference209
As third preference236
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers163
second preference offers20
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications593
As first preference182
As second preference191
As third preference219
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers154
second preference offers25
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications574
As first preference192
As second preference194
As third preference186
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers155
second preference offers24
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications434
As first preference163
As second preference161
As third preference110
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers129
second preference offers38
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.43%
Total Applications507
As first preference194
As second preference172
As third preference141
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers136
second preference offers36
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications399
As first preference143
As second preference165
As third preference91
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers123
second preference offers43
third preference offers12

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree23%
disagree0%
strongly disagree38%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree23%
disagree0%
strongly disagree31%
don't know8%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree15%
agree38%
disagree8%
strongly disagree38%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree31%
agree8%
disagree15%
strongly disagree23%
don't know8%
not applicable15%
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%
don't know0%
not applicable8%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
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%
disagree0%
strongly disagree31%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree31%
agree31%
disagree23%
strongly disagree15%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree46%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know8%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree69%
disagree0%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree38%
agree23%
disagree8%
strongly disagree31%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes54%
no46%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin81.2%
pakistani ethnic origin9%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
any other white background ethnic origin1.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin80%
pakistani ethnic origin9.9%
white and asian ethnic origin1.8%
any other white background ethnic origin1.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.4%

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