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Wreake Valley Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Ben Baxter

corporate_fareBRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

location_onLeicester, LE7 1LY

language Visit Website phone 1162641080

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

952

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Attainment 8

39.7

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GCSE Rank

#39 in Leicestershire

#2,575 of 3,216 nationally

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Wreake Valley Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Leicester, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Wreake Valley Academy is an academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BRADGATE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 1,126 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7, placing the school #39 in Leicestershire and #2,575 of 3,216 nationally. 34.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 33.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.35 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.9 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

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

34.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.3%

Entering EBacc5.40%

EBacc APS3.12

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.90%

EBacc APS3.4

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.14

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.98

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.51

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS3.78

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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

90%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.35

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.6%

Achieving A*–A13.2%

Achieving A*–B33.8%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.36

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate47.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.50%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 February 2022

Inspection Report

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09 May 2018

Inspection Report

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01 October 2014

Inspection Report

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22 January 2014

Inspection Report

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04 July 2013

Inspection Report

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17 April 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-02-09

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-05-09

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2014-10-01

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

10.2%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.6%(52 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 1,126 pupils. During this period, there were 115 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.2%, which is above 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)	1,126	115	10.2%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,129	154	13.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,044	107	10.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,048	131	12.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,047	137	13.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	951	65	6.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	952	50	5.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	950	76	8.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	877	34	3.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	879	29	3.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	873	25	2.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	771	3	0.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	774	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	771	3	0.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	735	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	735	20	2.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	738	46	6.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	784	32	4.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	788	60	7.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	798	69	8.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	812	40	4.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	809	24	3.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	819	16	2.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	801	13	1.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	805	18	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	802	12	1.5%	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 76 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 60 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 49 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 42 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree31%

disagree8%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree23%

agree46%

disagree8%

don't know23%

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

strongly agree23%

disagree8%

not applicable69%

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 agree38%

agree62%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

don't know15%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree46%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree38%

agree62%

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

strongly agree15%

agree46%

disagree8%

don't know31%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree62%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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The Market Bosworth School

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Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy

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