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Ivel Valley School
- 1.3 (3 reviews)
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- Biggleswade SG18 0NL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils across all key stages made good progress from their varied starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are happy, developing confidence, and keen to talk about their learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers discuss the progress of individual pupils to decide on necessary interventions.
Teacher Engagement: Most staff feel listened to, valued and enthusiastic about their development.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers communicate expertly with all pupils despite various learning difficulties.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some staff are not as confident in using newer communication tools with pupils.
Communication with Parents: Regular safeguarding and pupil progress information shared; positive feedback from parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents feel that pupils are safe and well-cared for.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can express their views through questionnaires and formal meetings.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership addresses conflicts through regular review of detailed behaviour records.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Renewed energy brought to school improvement and strengthened leadership teams.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; effective collaboration with external professionals.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupils taught how to keep themselves safe; regular behaviour record reviews.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy a wide array of activities including sporting events and trips.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Supporting pupils to transition into appropriate post-16 or post-18 destinations.
Career Counselling Services: Long-term planning for pupils up to age 25 requires further challenge and alignment with aspirations.
Support for SEND: Pupils with complex needs well supported and encouraged to develop independent communication.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of qualifications and accreditations including vocational subjects and Duke of Edinburgh award.
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Ivel Valley School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 245 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 44.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.93% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.9% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.1 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 85 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 85 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 51.36% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.92% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 81 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 81 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 44.74% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.08% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 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 | - | 24.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.24% | 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 | - | 21.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.43% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.3 | 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 | 100% | 94.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 31.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.25% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 20.81% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.69% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.19% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 27.43% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.24% | 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 | - | 24.52% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.57 | 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 | 100% | 93.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 90.25% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 33.31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 34.31% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 20% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.88% | 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 | - | 32.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.94% | 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 | - | 28.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.72% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3 | 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 | 100% | 93.43% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.43% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 30.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 19.57% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.36% | 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 | - | 27.39% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.17% | 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 | - | 29% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.11% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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 | 100% | 85.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 176 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 73.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.92% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.15% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.38% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 93% | 11.77% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 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 | - | 27.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.56% | 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 | - | 24% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.78% | 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 | 100% | 84.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 186 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 77.69% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.23% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 13.85% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.77% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.85% | 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 - 29th Aug 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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ivel Valley School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1