Addington Valley Academy
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Fieldway Croydon CR0 9AZ |
| Phone | 02045112949 |
| Reference Number | 147874 |
Addington Valley Academy has demonstrated overall good performance in its recent inspection. The school, which is a special academy catering to pupils with autism spectrum disorder and complex learning difficulties, offers a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive. Leaders have focused on providing an ambitious and individualized curriculum, ensuring that students have access to diverse learning experiences. Staff exhibit a strong understanding of the individual needs of students, effectively supporting their development in both academics and life skills. However, the school is facing challenges in developing staff confidence in teaching phonics and ensuring a well-planned careers program for all secondary learners, which are areas identified for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 132 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 78.79%
Girls: 21.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 3 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| 4 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 8 | 8 | Unknown | 8 |
| 9 | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| 10 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 11 | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 23.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 14.4% |
| Asian, Other | 14.4% |
| Indian | 9.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.1% |
| African | 6.1% |
| Caribbean | 6.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Staff have high expectations and provide excellent support for pupils.
- The school environment is calm and orderly, promoting good behavior.
- Pupils engage in a broad and balanced curriculum with diverse learning opportunities.
- Leaders prioritize communication development and provide appropriate reading activities.
- Pupils receive effective support for their speech and language skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all staff are fully confident in teaching phonics to pupils.
- Careers education for younger secondary-age pupils is not well planned.
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