Roding Valley High School, based in Loughton, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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 1437 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.8%). other white pupils make up about 18.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 45% who stay in school sixth forms and 39% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JA |
| Website: | www.rodingvalley.net |
| Telephone: | 02085081173 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Daniel Charlton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145597 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1455 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1437 |
| Number of Boys: | 746 |
| Number of Girls: | 691 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.80% | 831 |
| Other White | 18.90% | 271 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 52 |
| African | 3.20% | 46 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 34 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 32 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 27 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 27 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 21 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 21 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 16 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 9 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.