# The Valley School — Stevenage, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** David Pearce

## Contact

- **Address:** Broadhall Way, SG2 9BN
- **Phone:** 01438 747274
- **Website:** https://thevalley.herts.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/stevenage/the-valley-school-7230

## About

The Valley School is a secondary school that specialises in catering for students with learning needs. We are a successful, warm, welcoming, happy school with a huge range of clubs, visits and other enrichment opportunities for our young people.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Truly Exceptional Experience: Our child has been at The Valley School for two years now and we are blown away by the care and support they have received. The staff are dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate about helping each child reach their full potential. The facilities are also excellent, with a state-of-the-art therapy suite and a wide range of extracurricular activities to choose from. *(Sep 2023)*
- **3/5** — Some Teething Issues: We've been pleased with the Valley School so far, but there have been a few teething issues. The transition process was a bit rocky, and we've had some difficulty getting in touch with the school on occasion. However, the teachers seem enthusiastic and the facilities are excellent, so we're hopeful that things will improve. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A School That Truly Cares: We were blown away by the Valley School when our son was a student there. The staff were always happy to help and the school's values of kindness, empathy and respect were evident in everything they did. We were particularly impressed by the school's careers program and the support they provided in helping our son transition to adulthood. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Supportive and Inclusive Environment: Our child has really thrived at the Valley School, thanks to the supportive and inclusive environment. The staff are always willing to listen and adapt to our child's needs, and the school's emphasis on social and emotional learning has been particularly beneficial. *(Mar 2022)*

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