The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.1
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 244 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,437
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 19.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Daniel Charlton (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 758m away
Oaklands School
Independent · 776m away
The Alderton Junior School
Primary · 842m away
Staples Road Primary School
Primary · 909m away
White Bridge Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Oak View School
Special school · 1.0km away
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Roding Valley High School a selective school?
No. Roding Valley High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Roding Valley High School's Ofsted rating?
Roding Valley High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roding Valley High School?
Roding Valley High School currently has 1,437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roding Valley High School take?
Roding Valley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Roding Valley High School?
Roding Valley High School is in Loughton, IG10 3JA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roding Valley High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Roding Valley High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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