Woodbrook Vale School
Loughborough, LE11 2ST · Leicestershire · secondary school
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18th of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.7/10 against 877 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.44 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.2 · 74 | 30% | 2.21 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.44 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.4 · 71 | 10% | 0.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodbrook Vale School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.44 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Futures Award, and Accelerated Reader clubs, participate in Arts Award, and attend a ski trip in 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 839 pupils against a stated capacity of 830. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Woodbrook Vale School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a "well-designed curriculum" and "high-quality teaching" that enables pupils to learn effectively. While the overall standard is described as "Expected standard," the inspection highlights a "well-established positive ethos" where pupils behave very well and demonstrate admirable character traits. However, the report notes that attendance has been declining and some adaptations for vulnerable pupils require strengthening.
Strengths
- Teachers possess the "necessary subject knowledge and expertise" and provide effective support to ensure pupils do not fall behind.
- Pupils behave "very well," creating a "calm and orderly environment" where bullying is "very rare."
- Leaders have successfully established an ethos where "pupils' best interests drive the decisions taken," resulting in high staff morale.
- The school offers valued "enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities," including clubs and educational visits, which many pupils enjoy.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen work to improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, as overall attendance has been declining for two years.
- Staff need further expertise to adapt learning activities precisely for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The curriculum regarding world religions in key stage 4 requires clarification to ensure this aspect is taught thoroughly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.4 |
| 2024/25 | 51.2 |
| 2025/26 | 50.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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