Located in Loughton, Roding Valley High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Roding Valley High School currently has around 1270 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Banks |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 115235 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1270 |
| Number of Boys: | 630 |
| Number of Girls: | 640 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Infant School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alderton Junior School Alderton Hall Lane , IG10 3HE | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staples Road Primary School Staples Road , IG10 1HR | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughton High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill High School Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Epping Forest High School Borders Lane , IG10 3SD | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest College Borders Lane , IG10 3SA | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak View School Whitehills Road , IG10 1TS | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcroft School Whitakers Way , Baldwins Hill IG10 1SQ | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.