Woodbrook Vale School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grasmere Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2ST |
| Phone | 01509557560 |
| Reference Number | 137401 |
Woodbrook Vale School is performing well overall, with a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where most pupils are happy, feel safe, and demonstrate respect towards one another. High expectations from teachers, especially for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are noteworthy. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, challenging, and reflects high aspirations for all pupils, including opportunities for leadership roles and personal development activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 830 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.04%
Girls: 50.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 82 | 84 | 166 |
| 8 | 81 | 89 | 170 |
| 9 | 80 | 87 | 167 |
| 10 | 83 | 84 | 167 |
| 11 | 81 | 79 | 160 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.8% |
| Indian | 7.1% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| 01 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Woodbrook Vale High School | |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2003 | Full inspection |
| 28 Apr 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive approach supporting the most vulnerable pupils
- Pupils enjoy participating in leadership opportunities
- High expectations from teachers for all pupils
- Curriculum is challenging and well-planned
- Strong emphasis on developing pupils' character
- Effective support for pupils to manage their behaviour
- Well-structured reading curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- PE curriculum lacks clear planning for skill development
- Need for better identification of essential knowledge in PE
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 69.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 108 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 78 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
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