Is Spen Valley High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 2 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 26th of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Spen Valley High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Spen Valley High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 36.3 (England: 46.2). 27.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Spen Valley High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Spen Valley High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Spen Valley High School

Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7LX

Local ranking26th of 27 secondary schools in Kirklees

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

960

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 2 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 2 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 36.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 27.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 43.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 190

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 72.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 9.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 960
Boys: 495 (52%)
Girls: 463 (48%)
Capacity: 960 (100% full)
SEND: 23.0%
FSM Eligible: 32.4%
EAL: 9.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 19.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 60.1
Budget per Pupil: £8,234/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.9%
Asian Pakistani: 9.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
White Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Black African: 0.8%
Mixed Other: 0.7%
Asian Indian: 0.4%

81.9%

White British

9.0%

Asian Pakistani

2.4%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01924405451

head.spenvalley@kirkleeseducation.uk

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Roberttown Lane

Liversedge, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 107778
UKPRN: 10017619
Establishment No.: 4061
Trust: The Spenborough Co-operative Trust

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