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Alde Valley Academy

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Alde Valley Academy

Seaward Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4BG

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
674
Ages
11-16
FSM
30.0%
Attainment 8
33.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jul 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.5%
Basics 9-5
22.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
16.3%
EBacc APS
3.01
EBacc 9-5
6.7%
EBacc 9-4
8.9%
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About Alde Valley Academy

Alde Valley Academy is a secondary school in Leiston, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.6. The school has around 674 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Alde Valley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Feb 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Alde Valley Academy

What is Alde Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Alde Valley Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Alde Valley Academy's latest exam results?
Alde Valley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Alde Valley Academy located?
Alde Valley Academy is a secondary school in Leiston, Suffolk (IP16 4BG).
How many pupils attend Alde Valley Academy?
Alde Valley Academy has around 674 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Alde Valley Academy with other schools?
View Alde Valley Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Suffolk.