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Roding Valley High School
Goodgraded 27/09/2022Ages 11–181,437 pupilsDoes not apply
Roding Valley High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Loughton, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 1,437 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/09/2022, Roding Valley High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 and 41% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Loughton can view Roding Valley High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 27/09/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence26.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals17.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language13.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 847.1
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
EBacc entry57%
EBacc average point score4.28
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 38.0
Value added+0.26Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.4
Retention100%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Loughton
All schools in Loughton →Staples Road Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miWhite Bridge Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miOaklands School0.5 miThe Alderton Infant School and NurseryGood · 0.5 miThe Alderton Junior SchoolGood · 0.5 miOak View SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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