The Valley Leadership Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fearns Moss Bacup Lancashire OL13 0TG |
| Phone | 01706873896 |
| Reference Number | 147018 |
The Valley Leadership Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement, particularly in the areas of education quality, behavior, and leadership. Although the school has made noticeable advancements in providing a safer environment for students and fostering positive relationships between pupils and staff, challenges remain in fully implementing effective teaching strategies and maintaining consistent behavior standards. The involvement of Star Academies Multi-Academy Trust has shown potential for growth; however, the curriculum enhancements have not yet fully translated into improved pupil outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 589 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.22%
Girls: 51.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 62 | 53 | 115 |
| 8 | 62 | 83 | 145 |
| 9 | 62 | 60 | 122 |
| 10 | 59 | 65 | 124 |
| 11 | 39 | 44 | 83 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between students and staff
- Increased motivation among pupils, including those with SEND
- A wide variety of enriching clubs and activities available
- Comprehensive personal development programme
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum delivery not consistently effective
- Assessment strategies not used purposefully
- Some pupils lack timely and effective reading support
- High levels of absence among certain pupils
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 32.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 31.7% |
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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| Second Preference | 36 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Wolfenden Green, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 9DA |
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Staghills Nursery School
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup
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Bacup Nursery School
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2.2 miles |
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0.35 miles |
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