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Spen Valley High School

Kirklees, WF15 7LXSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
-0.77
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
170 1st-choice / 186 places
Ranking
#2,903
of 3,141 nationally

About Spen Valley High School

Spen Valley High School is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Kirklees serving pupils aged 11 to 16. It is currently full to capacity with 960 pupils on roll, matching its stated capacity exactly. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 31.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national secondary average of around 24%. Demand for places is exceptionally high relative to supply. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 517 total applications for 186 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.78. Of those, 170 applicants named Spencer Valley as their first preference, and all 170 received offers. This level of competition suggests the school is a popular choice locally despite its challenging intake profile, and families should be aware that securing a place is far from guaranteed.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRoberttown Lane, Liversedge, Kirklees, WF15 7LX
HeadteacherKyle Audsley
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils960
Free School Meals (FSM)31.9%
School Capacity960 / 960 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolICT SuiteTennis CourtsSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsLibraryAstro TurfScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

RowingBadmintonTennisSwimmingGymnasticsMartial ArtsFootballDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessModel United NationsCodingDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Spen Valley High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.