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Wandle Valley Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Wandle Valley Academy
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- Hackney SM5 1LW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making progress over time in all subjects, though some work could be better presented.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are happy to be in school and behave well in lessons.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective strategies are in place to support pupils if their progress starts to slow down.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use a range of strategies to engage pupils, including interesting topics.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Clear evidence of positive progress across subjects.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching environments are well organized and purposeful, though some over-reliance on support noted.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents highly value the work of the school and are regularly informed of their children鈥檚 successes.
Communication with Parents: Staff communicate well with parents on a regular basis.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents and carers are very satisfied with the school's work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address concerns promptly and effectively safeguard vulnerable pupils.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have implemented systems to improve consistency in teaching and track progress.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to report any concerns.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are calm, welcoming, and behave well in lessons.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Procedures support social and emotional development effectively.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Focus on gaining life skills and preparation for next phase is relevant and effective.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers advice and support to access college placements and work.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Effective preparations for next phase of education, including life skills focus.
Support for SEND: Staff work well to build relationships, helping most pupils re-engage with their education.
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About Us
Wandle Valley Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 91 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-16 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.1 | 9.7 |
| Proficient Math | 90 | - |
| Proficient Read | 89 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| 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 | 90 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 89 | 98 | 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% | 63.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 15.5% | 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 | -11.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -10.1 | 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 | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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 | - | 64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 15.17% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 95 7 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 96 5 | 93 | 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% | 64.03% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 15.06% | 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 | -8.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -16.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.9 | 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 | 88 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 91 | 94 | 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% | 63.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 13.25% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | -2.23 | 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 | 1.4 | 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 | 0% | 49.45% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 58.73% | 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 | 0% | 35.86% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 24.73% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 30.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 4.04 | 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 | 75% | 96.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 19.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 59.59% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.06% | 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 | -2.71 | 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 | 2.1 | 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 | 0% | 48.48% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 56.76% | 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 | 0% | 33.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 25.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 29.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.09 | 3.92 | 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 | 46% | 94.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 38% | 92.06% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 61% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.94% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 1.29% | 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 | -2.61 | 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 | 4.5 | 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 | 0% | 46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 54.7% | 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 | 0% | 39.6% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 28.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 33.4% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 3.86 | 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 | 71% | 89.31% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 43% | 84.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 18.25% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 61.31% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 29% | 3.06% | 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 | -3.42 | 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 | 5.6 | 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 | 0% | 47.47% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 58.11% | 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 | 0% | 41.11% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 29.16% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 34.89% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.18 | 3.98 | 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 | - | 85.38% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 61.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.88% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.56% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.81% | 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 | -2.58 | 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 | 1.1 | 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 | 0% | 48.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 59.78% | 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 | 0% | 45.22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 36.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 37.5% | 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 | 62% | 88.88% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 61.81% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.19% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 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 Wandle Valley Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1