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Valence Assessment and Examination Results

Across all pathways, a wide range of qualifications are accessed by pupils at a variety of different levels to suit individual learning needs. We have high aspirations for all our pupils and work relentlessly to enable independence. 

Listed below are the qualifications currently on offer at Valence (if appropriate):

• Reception Baseline Assessment (EYFS)
• KS1 Phonics Screening Check
• KS2 SATS
• Trinity Arts Award in Expressive Arts for KS3&4 students
• AQA Unit Award Schemes
• Entry Level 1, 2 & 3 for KS4&5 students
• BTEC
• GCSE for KS4&5 students
• A Level Art

Pupil Progress data is collected termly by teachers and analysed by Pathway Leads and the Assistant Principals, before being reported to the Principal and Governors. Alongside tracking attainment, effort is reported on and sent home to parents three times a year.

Examination Results 2025

This year, 42 Valence students received a range of subject qualifications at Entry Level, BTEC, Cambridge Technicals, and GCSE. This is our highest number of students achieving qualifications to date. A huge 126 qualifications were awarded in total, again our highest figure on record. This included an increase in the total number of GCSE examinations taken (62 entries), 13 more than last year. 44% of these qualifications were grade 4 or above. This was an increase of 3% from last year, with the number of students receiving qualifications at grade 6 or above also increasing by 2%. 55% of Entry Level qualifications were awarded at the highest level.

These results represent how diligent and passionate our students are about their studies and reflect the talent we have here at Valence. When these results are added to those gained last year, they will provide our students with important currency to access their next steps. We are so proud of our students, who, despite facing many barriers, have worked hard and demonstrated their academic potential. Thank you to all the teachers and support staff who have ensured students have been able to access their examinations and coursework, enabling them to achieve so highly.

Spotlights:

• A KS5 student has now received 10 GCSEs in total, 9 of which are grade 4 and above. This year’s results include: DT (7), English Language (6) and Religious Studies (Short course)(7). 
• A KS5 student took the greatest number of examinations this year and now has 9 GCSEs, all at grade 4 and above.
• A year 10 student received a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature, their first ever examination.
• 100%of students received grade 4 or above in GCSE Design & Technology
• 100%of students who completed BTEC Home Cooking Skills received a Level 2 Award.
• 71% of GCSE English Language results were grade 4 or above.
• 2 students received a Grade 7 in GCSE Religious Studies
• 11 students received their Entry Level 3 Diploma in Humanities
• 3 students received a Level 1 ICT Users Certificate in Computing, and 2 students received a Level 2 Cambridge Technicals Certificate in Computing (equivalent to a GCSE pass).

FIVE YEAR DATA SUMMARY:

Number of students taking qualifications
2021	2022	2023	2024		2025
25	20	26	31		42
Total number of qualifications
2021	2022	2023	2024		2025
61	52	58	91		126
Number of Entry Level qualifications received
2021	2022	2023	2024		2025
21	18	27	42		64
Number of GCSE/L2 qualifications received
2021	2022	2023	2024		2025
38	33	31	49		62
GCSE/L2 Pass Rate (Grade 4+/Pass)
2021	2022	2023	2024		2025
71%	40%	43%	41%		44%
Number of students taking Advance & AS Levels
2021	2022	2023	2024		2025
2	1	1	1		0
* = Highest 5-year figure
In 2021, we used Teacher Assessed Grades (TAGs). We aimed to make sure that students had the greatest opportunity to show the full breadth of their knowledge and understanding based on what they had been taught despite formal examinations not taking place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Attainment 8 for end of KS4 only – 2025
Number of pupils at the end of KS4 in Summer 2025	9
Attainment 8	Total Sum of Attainment 8 Scores	Average Attainment 8 score per pupil
Attainment 8	5.17	0.57
English Baccalaureate	Number of pupils	Percentage
Pupils Entered for English Baccalaureate	0	0
Achieving a strong pass in English Baccalaureate	0	0
Achieving a standard pass in English Baccalaureate	0	0
	Total Sum of EBacc Points	Average EBacc Points  for school
English Baccalaureate Point Score	N/A	N/A
English and mathematics	Number of pupils	Percentage
Achieving a strong pass in English and mathematics	0	0
Achieving a standard pass in English and mathematics	0	0
Achieving a strong pass in English	0	0
Achieving a standard pass in English	0	0
Achieving a strong pass in mathematics	0	0
Achieving a standard pass in mathematics	0	0