190
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
21%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Not judged
Ofsted inspection · 05/11/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityHertfordshire
PhaseSecondary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Valley School · Secondary · Hertfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
190
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
46%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
21%
Contact
Address
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 9BN
Local authority
Hertfordshire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 190 | 7.8 | 100% | 6% | 46% | 9% | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 180 | 9.4 | 100% | 5% | 48% | 9% | 22% |
| 2022/23 | 172 | 8.2 | 100% | 5% | 45% | 9% | 27% |
| 2021/22 | 161 | 9.0 | 100% | 5% | 50% | 10% | 26% |
| 2020/21 | 156 | 8.3 | 100% | 4% | 51% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 142 | 7.5 | 100% | 6% | 54% | 10% | 30% |
| 2017/18 | 133 | 8.3 | 100% | 4% | 56% | 12% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 120 | 7.1 | 100% | 3% | 50% | 9% | 27% |
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