Alde Valley Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Seaward Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BG |
| Phone | 01728830570 |
| Reference Number | 141236 |
Alde Valley Academy has been rated as 'Requires Improvement' overall, reflecting a decline in its standards since the previous inspection where it was considered 'Good'. The interim leadership and actions by the Kingfisher Schools Trust are beginning to take effect, but there remains significant work to enhance the quality of education, behaviour management, and personal development of pupils. While the school is recognized for providing a safe learning environment and strong support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), various areas require urgent attention to ensure that all students achieve their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 674 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.74%
Girls: 49.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 75 | 72 | 147 |
| 8 | 68 | 56 | 124 |
| 9 | 61 | 71 | 132 |
| 10 | 75 | 61 | 136 |
| 11 | 63 | 72 | 135 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 20 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils with SEND receive strong support.
- The school promotes a safe environment for learning.
- There are a variety of extracurricular opportunities for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent behaviour management leading to repeat misbehaviour.
- Curriculum delivery is uneven, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Lack of effective support for weaker readers and those disengaged with learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 32.6% |
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:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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