Alde Valley Academy
Academy sponsor led
Leiston, IP16 4BG
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 8% in England
11 of 12 in East Suffolk
Pupils
645
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
9.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 35.9 | 40.6 | 33.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 15% | 30% | 24% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 19% | 29% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.78 | -0.33 | — |
42% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form · 10.9 mi · Good · Top 42% in England
- Farlingaye High School · 13.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 48% in England
- Stradbroke High School · 15.4 mi · No rating · Top 38% in England
- Beccles High School · 17.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 1% in England
- Kesgrave High School · 17.3 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- Sir John Leman High School · 17.2 mi · Report card · Top 50% in England
The neighbourhood
Alde Valley Academy is in Leiston & Aldeburgh (typical home £340,000, crime low).
What is Alde Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Alde Valley Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Alde Valley Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Alde Valley Academy is in the bottom 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.