Alde Valley Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySuffolk
AddressSeaward Avenue, IP16 4BG
URN141236

School Census

Total 586
Girls/Boys 292/294
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.8%/50.2%
% pupils where English not first language 2.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 134
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
09/07/2024 Requires improvement
20/09/2017 Good
11/09/2013 Inadequate
Inspection Date 09/07/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 20/09/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 11/09/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 47.80%
Entering EBacc 12.20%
EBacc average point score 3.42
Progress 8 -0.33
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 35.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 35%
Entering EBacc 17%
EBacc average point score 3.03
Progress 8 -0.77
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.8
Progress 8 -0.42

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications153
As first preference133
As second preference15
As third preference5
Total Offers Made135
first preference offers133
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications149
As first preference128
As second preference17
As third preference4
Total Offers Made128
first preference offers128
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications149
As first preference121
As second preference26
As third preference2
Total Offers Made121
first preference offers121
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications146
As first preference114
As second preference26
As third preference6
Total Offers Made115
first preference offers114
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications146
As first preference109
As second preference32
As third preference5
Total Offers Made111
first preference offers109
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications85
As first preference66
As second preference13
As third preference6
Total Offers Made73
first preference offers66
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications86
As first preference56
As second preference23
As third preference7
Total Offers Made58
first preference offers56
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications90
As first preference70
As second preference13
As third preference7
Total Offers Made69
first preference offers69
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications85
As first preference63
As second preference11
As third preference11
Total Offers Made66
first preference offers63
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications72
As first preference53
As second preference12
As third preference7
Total Offers Made55
first preference offers53
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree48%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree39%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree48%
agree41%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree27%
agree20%
disagree2%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
not applicable48%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree20%
agree45%
disagree17%
strongly disagree6%
don't know11%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree55%
agree25%
disagree11%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
not applicable8%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes27%
no73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree35%
agree47%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree59%
agree34%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree39%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree45%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree50%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree41%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree42%
agree39%
disagree16%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes91%
no9%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin90%
any other white background ethnic origin3.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.3%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Leiston Primary School

(0.17 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: King George's Avenue, , IP16 4JQ

Compass Community School Aylward Park

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-17, Gender: Mixed

Address: Crown Street, Suffolk, IP16 4AX