The Valley School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Broadhall Way, SG2 9BN |
| School Website | https://thevalley.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1438747274 |
| URN | 117669 |
School Census
| Total | 172 |
| Girls/Boys | 47/125 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 27.3%/72.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 72 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/11/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/11/2024 | |
| 16/10/2013 | Good |
| 14/11/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/11/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/11/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 05 November 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 11 July 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 24 January 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 16 October 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 November 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 22 October 2010 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 February 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 09 February 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 November 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.03 |
| Progress 8 | -1.64 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.03 |
| Progress 8 | -1.71 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 88% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 12% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 18% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Monkswood Lane, , SG2 8QJ
Greenside School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Shephall Green, , SG2 9XS
Peartree Spring Primary School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hydean Way, , SG2 9GG
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Six Hills Way, , SG2 0PZ