Alde Valley Academy
URN: 141236 • Leiston IP16 4BG
Overview
- Name
- Alde Valley Academy
- URN
- 141236
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gavin Hetherington (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01728830570
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Seaward Avenue, Leiston IP16 4BG
Summary
Alde Valley Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Leiston, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 674 students, exceeding its capacity of 560. As part of the Kingfisher Schools Trust, the academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its core values of aspiration, kindness, and community. The school aims to inspire students to achieve their best academically and personally, promoting a culture of high expectations and ambition.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to develop essential life skills alongside academic knowledge, including leadership, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. Recent enhancements to the school's facilities include an expanded Oasis SEND support area and a strengthened pastoral team, reflecting its commitment to catering to the needs of all students, regardless of their background or ability.
Alde Valley Academy places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, believing that a safe and nurturing environment is crucial for success. The school actively collaborates with parents and local organisations to create a sense of belonging and community, preparing students to become confident and compassionate individuals ready to face future challenges.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to develop essential life skills alongside academic knowledge, including leadership, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. Recent enhancements to the school's facilities include an expanded Oasis SEND support area and a strengthened pastoral team, reflecting its commitment to catering to the needs of all students, regardless of their background or ability.
Alde Valley Academy places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, believing that a safe and nurturing environment is crucial for success. The school actively collaborates with parents and local organisations to create a sense of belonging and community, preparing students to become confident and compassionate individuals ready to face future challenges.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Geography (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- Admissions (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Alde Valley School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 560
- Pupils
- 674
- Boys
- 342
- Girls
- 332
- FSM %
- 30.00
- Open date
- 2015-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 674 | 342 | 332 | 560 | 30.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 643 | 321 | 322 | 560 | 26.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 546 | 271 | 275 | 560 | 20.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 546 | 271 | 275 | 560 | 20.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 493 | 246 | 247 | 560 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 431 | 221 | 210 | 560 | 16.90 |
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