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Addington Valley Academy

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Addington Valley Academy

Fieldway, Croydon, CR0 9AZ

Free schools special · Ages 2–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
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9-7 Grades
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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

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DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Addington Valley Academy

Addington Valley Academy is a secondary school in Croydon, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). The school has around 132 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Addington Valley Academy

What is Addington Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Addington Valley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
Where is Addington Valley Academy located?
Addington Valley Academy is a secondary school in Croydon, Croydon (CR0 9AZ).
How many pupils attend Addington Valley Academy?
Addington Valley Academy has around 132 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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