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Avon Valley College
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- Durrington SP4 8HH
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: School site calm, orderly; behaviour well-managed.
Academic Progress: Pupils are beginning to benefit from an ambitious curriculum but consistency is lacking.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils still disrupt lessons; behaviour not always tackled consistently.
Academic Progress: Curriculum improvements are in place, but more work needed for full access.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching not always adapted to take account of misconceptions.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers lack subject knowledge; leaders working to improve this.
Current Educational Practices: Staff received training, but activities don't always align with curriculum.
Communication: Continuity in leadership ensures consistent communication.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders listen carefully to staff views.
Communication: Pupils, parents and staff say there has been improvement in behaviour at the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective routines established, improving culture.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant leadership changes with plans for improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils respect the school鈥檚 leadership team.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Headteacher bringing needed stability; improving the curriculum.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure all staff have safeguarding training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Positive relationships fostered; pupils feel safe.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying sometimes happens but is dealt with effectively by staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have access to extra-curricular clubs but feel opportunities are limited.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils participate in an extensive careers programme.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff use strategies well to support pupils with SEND.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Progress started, continuous improvement needed for SEND support.
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Avon Valley College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 503 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 14% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate your interest in Avon Valley College (AVC) as your child's secondary school.
AVC is one of Salisbury Plain Academies' founding members.
As I start my third year as Avon Valley College's principal, I am both proud and eager.
This has been a great year for Avon Valley College after gaining the best set of GCSE results in five years that moved us up hundreds of places in the school performance tables and receiving an increasing number of applications to join the school over the past several months.
We will have a brand-new, cutting-edge building with 18 classrooms for the sixth form, computing, math, and the expressive arts in February 2020.
This is the first stage of Wiltshire's extensive plans for the school's renovation and improvement.
As a parent of two, I am aware that fostering a sense of security, love, and belonging in children and young adults is essential to their development.
The main objective of AVC is to support students in becoming happy, productive members of society and our community.
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AVC is one of Salisbury Plain Academies' founding members.
As I start my third year as Avon Valley College's principal, I am both proud and eager.
This has been a great year for Avon Valley College after gaining the best set of GCSE results in five years that moved us up hundreds of places in the school performance tables and receiving an increasing number of applications to join the school over the past several months.
We will have a brand-new, cutting-edge building with 18 classrooms for the sixth form, computing, math, and the expressive arts in February 2020.
This is the first stage of Wiltshire's extensive plans for the school's renovation and improvement.
As a parent of two, I am aware that fostering a sense of security, love, and belonging in children and young adults is essential to their development.
The main objective of AVC is to support students in becoming happy, productive members of society and our community.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 14% | 98% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.29 | 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 | 34.1 | 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 | 14% | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 37.96% | 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 | 14% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.79 | 2.57 | 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 | 88% | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 81 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.35% | 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 | -0.08 | 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 | 43.1 | 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 | 32% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 42.15% | 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 | 16% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 2.96 | 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 | 89% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.07% | 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 | -0.29 | 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 | 38 | 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 | 30% 4 | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 4 | 44.21% | 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 | 8% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 1 | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.27 | 3.09 | 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 | 88% | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 3.04% | 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 | -0.81 | 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 | 37.7 | 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 | 26% 11 | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 11 | 43.14% | 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 | 45% | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 3 | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 3.05 | 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 | 90% | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.89% | 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 | -1.1 | 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 | 31.9 | 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 | 15% | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 43.92% | 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 | 34% | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 16.55% | 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 | 91% | 94.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.96% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 30.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 28 | 171 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 36% | 52.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.68% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 29.05% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.45% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.00 5 | 30.34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.87% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 31.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 47% | 26.41% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.23% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.33 | 31.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.31% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 36.24% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 55% | 29.1% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Avon Valley College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
