Vale School

Vale School has demonstrated significant improvement since its last inspection, suggesting its educational work is on a positive trajectory. The school focuses on a compassionate and supportive environment, placing pupils at the center of its operations, which contributes to their happiness and high achievement. Notably, the curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, effectively tailored to meet the diverse needs of the pupils it serves, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The commitment from staff and governors further underscores the supportive and engaged atmosphere of the school.

Strengths

• Pupils thrive in a compassionate and supportive environment.
• High expectations for pupils foster engaging learning opportunities.
• Effective integration of educational and pastoral support.
• Strong emphasis on building communication skills.
• Excellent development of pupils' overall personal growth.
• Well-tailored curriculum that meets individual needs.
• Exemplary behavior displayed by pupils in lessons and social times.
• High-quality personal development programs embedded in school life.

In 2024–25 pupils at Vale School attended 80.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 58.4% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.7% of pupils at Vale School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Vale School had 8.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 10.3% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Vale School had 130 pupils, 98.5% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Vale School received £38,358 and spent £35,965 for each of its 130 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £69,000 (£527 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Vale School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Vale School is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.

When was Vale School last inspected by Ofsted?

Vale School was last inspected in June 2025.

How many pupils does Vale School have?

Vale School has 130 pupils on roll.

What age range does Vale School cover?

Vale School for pupils aged 2 to 16.

Where is Vale School?

Vale School is at Trulock Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0PG.