Valley School
Special school in Stockport. Report card, Jun 2026: 2 exceptional, 4 strong, 1 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 30 June 2026, report published 15 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Strong standard | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Exceptional
- Among the very best in the country in this area. Ofsted gives it rarely.
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around June 2030
The last inspection was in June 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby special schools
- 1.5 milesRoyal School, Manchester
School remains Outstanding (Nov 2022)
- 1.8 milesOakgrove School
School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (Jul 2024)
- 2.1 milesPear Tree Specialist Support High School
Not inspected yet
- 2.4 milesInscape House School
Report card, Jul 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected
- 3.5 milesAshgate Specialist Support Primary School
Standards maintained (Nov 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.