Stour Valley Community School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Cavendish Road, CO10 8PJ |
| School Website | www.stourvalleycommunityschool.org/ |
| Telephone | 1787279342 |
| URN | 136757 |
School Census
| Total | 586 |
| Girls/Boys | 281/305 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.0%/52.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 84 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/04/2023 | Good |
| 10/07/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 5.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.96 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | 6% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.96 |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.17 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 177 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 109 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 226 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 245 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 235 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 233 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 238 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 253 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 214 |
| As first preference | 116 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 113 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 203 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 245 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 113 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Clare Community Primary School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Erbury Place, , CO10 8PZ