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Hoe Valley School
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- Woking GU22 0NH
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make consistently strong progress. Many are on track to meet highly challenging targets
Academic Progress: Most pupils apply well and get set up for future.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Orderly and respectful with occasional difficulty from a few pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The majority behave well, but a minority do not follow the rules
Qualifications and Training: Staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality experiences day in and day out
Current Educational Practices: Assessment approaches are excellent, providing detailed and accurate pictures of pupils' learning
Strengths and Challenges: Some aspects of teachers鈥� practice, such as assessment and questioning, are consistently very strong
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong expertise and use technology effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Innovative but need better strategies for SEND pupils.
Communication: Leaders regularly update parents on changes responding to their feedback
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can be critical as they are not always aware of the school's positive impact
Parent Satisfaction: A number of parents are critical due to a lack of awareness of the positive impact
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure to check all aspects of school rigorously to address concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders鈥� approach includes fearless feedback, which accurately informs plans for staff training and development
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective strategies ensure safety; however, there are new approaches for better understanding bullying
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff support students with various issues, ensuring students鈥� welfare and safety
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe, little bullying tackled effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Vigilant staff ensure a safe environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from opportunities to delve deeply into subjects and pursue passions
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support through 'prep' lessons assists pupils in completing tasks to a high level
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and cultural activities.
Career Counselling Services: Learning related to careers and employment is integral and carefully planned
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils in Year 9 demonstrate readiness for the next phase of their education
Career Counselling Services: Strong programme improved by a careers fair.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEN and/or disabilities are well supported by strong teaching
Managing and Supporting SEND: More use of pupil info needed for planning.
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About Us
Hoe Valley School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 799 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.10 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 37.51% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.76 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.23% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 39.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.53% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.69% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.74 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.62% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hoe Valley School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1