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Hednesford Valley High School

Stanley Road, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4JS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
0.8
Attainment 8
11–19
Ages
191
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Hednesford Valley High School

Hednesford Valley High School is a community special school in Hednesford, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 191 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.8 (2025/26). 47.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Staffordshire →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 11–19
Gender
Mixed
Number of Pupils
191
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

47.8%
Free school meals
1%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

85%
Sustained destination
82%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%
Overall absence
27.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.6
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24
11.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24
30.19
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
£51,949
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 18% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,477 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£17,803
Spend per pupil
£18,492
Income per pupil
36%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Stanley Road, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4JS
Phone
01543423714
Headteacher
Stephen Stokes

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hednesford Valley High School?
Hednesford Valley High School is a community special school in Hednesford, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Hednesford Valley High School have?
Hednesford Valley High School has 191 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Hednesford Valley High School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Hednesford Valley High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Hednesford Valley High School?
Hednesford Valley High School is located at Stanley Road, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4JS.

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