Avon Valley Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Address | Recreation Road, SP4 8HH |
| URN | 143005 |
School Census
| Total | 441 |
| Girls/Boys | 228/213 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.7%/48.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 69 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/02/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 04/06/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2019 |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 23.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.55 |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 14% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 35% |
| Entering EBacc | 14% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.78 |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.64 |
| Progress 8 | -0.08 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 133 |
| As first preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 61 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 171 |
| As first preference | 81 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 151 |
| As first preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 70 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 61 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 171 |
| As first preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 74 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 73 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 119 |
| As first preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 121 |
| As first preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 67 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 131 |
| As first preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 62 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 62 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 43% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 18% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 50% |
| no | 50% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Durrington All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants' School
(0.08 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Road, , SP4 8HJ
Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bulford Road, , SP4 8DL