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Roding Valley High School

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

personMr Daniel Charlton

corporate_fareTHE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onLoughton, IG10 3JA

language Visit Website phone 2085081173

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,439

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Attainment 8

47.1

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GCSE Rank

#26 in Essex

#1,347 of 3,216 nationally

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Roding Valley High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Loughton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Roding Valley High School is an academy converter in Loughton, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 1,437 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.1, placing the school #26 in Essex and #1,347 of 3,216 nationally. 48.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 62.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 32.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.26 — students made above-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.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

48.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.5%

Entering EBacc56.50%

EBacc APS4.28

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.10%

EBacc APS3.83

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.54

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.29

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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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

+0.26

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*11.7%

Achieving A*–A32.0%

Achieving A*–B62.5%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 September 2022

Inspection Report

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07 June 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-09-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2013-02-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-05-18

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

7.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.7%(67 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,437 pupils. During this period, there were 103 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.2%, which is below 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)	1,437	103	7.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,434	92	6.4%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,465	126	8.6%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,471	81	5.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,481	71	4.8%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,452	77	5.3%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,439	62	4.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,426	57	4.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,418	53	3.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,420	46	3.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,410	69	4.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,362	54	4.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,374	6	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,366	37	2.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,311	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,311	57	4.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,312	103	7.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,301	48	3.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,307	61	4.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,306	27	2.1%	3.8%	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 62 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 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.

93.0%Positive

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

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree44%

agree40%

disagree14%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree38%

agree21%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable30%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes11%

no89%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree19%

agree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree25%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree60%

agree32%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree38%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree46%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree50%

agree42%

disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree53%

agree44%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree45%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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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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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester County High School for Girls

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Saffron Walden County High School