The Valley School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
172
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/07/2023)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
27.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.7%
Persistent Absence
4.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.1%
Pupils first language
not English
45.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.1%
Free school meals
Broadhall Way
Stevenage
SG2 9BN
01438747274

School Description

This is a happy and welcoming school. Pupils are cheerful, polite and enthusiastic learners. They take part in a wide range of activities that help them to develop confidence, independence and social skills. Pupils enjoy the performing arts curriculum. They are proud to have been part of the whole-school show and to have performed at the Albert Hall. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. Pupils learn to understand and manage their emotions. During lessons, lunch breaks and around the school, pupils behave sensibly and are respectful towards adults and each other. Pupils accept and understand that people are different. They are safe and appreciate the way that adults understand their individual needs. Pupils benefit from extremely positive relationships with staff. Staff have high expectations for pupils, and pupils work hard to reach these. Pupils know and understand what bullying is. They know that they can trust adults to deal with any bullying should it happen. As pupils move through the school, they learn to become increasingly independent. They learn how to use local transport and how to manage their finances. The school offers a wide range of work experience opportunities and career advice. This helps pupils to make informed choices about their future education and careers. However, some areas of the curriculum are not as well developed as others. As a result, some pupils are not always supported as well as they might be to achieve as well as they can.

The Valley School Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 28% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 88% Strongly Agree 4% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>88, "strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 36% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 20% Strongly Agree 48% Agree 20% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>20, "strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 20% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 28% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 40% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 32% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 28% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Strongly Agree 76% Agree 12% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 28% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 05-11-2024

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