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Welcome to Ivel Valley School & College

Ivel Valley School is a thriving learning community where pupils are happy and engaged.The community extends far beyond the school grounds. We have very strong links with families, the areas which we serve and colleagues from other services.Our last Ofsted inspection (Sept 2023) found that we remained a good school and one that is committed to establishing itself as a ‘Centre of Excellence’.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

3 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

259 Total

No. of Boys

182 (70.3%)

No. of Girls

77 (29.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

88%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:12%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:76%
England:2%

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 4

Half Term 2

May 25 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holidays

Dec 20 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holidays

Mar 28 - Apr 12

May Bank Holiday

May 4 - May 4

Spring Bank Holiday

May 25 - May 25


Alumni Stories

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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Here at Ivel Valley we aim to offer a vast range of enrichment activities. We believe that enrichment activities; Promote skill development: Enrichment activities provide

Foster socialisation and inclusion:
Enrichment activities can provide opportunities for students to interact and socialise with their peers, which can help them develop important social skills and build friendships. This can be particularly important for students who may struggle with socialisation and communication.
Promote skill development
Enrichment activities provide opportunities for students to learn and develop new skills beyond the traditional academic subjects. For example, students may participate in art, music, or sports activities that help them improve their creativity, teamwork, and physical coordination.
Increase engagement and motivation
Enrichment activities can be highly engaging and motivating for students, which can have a positive impact on their overall attitude towards school and learning. When students are excited about what they are learning, they are more likely to be invested in their education and achieve better academic outcomes.

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed