Spen Valley High School
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Based on 10 reviews and 90 answers
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- Education2.6
- Indoor environment2.5
- Activities2.5
- Staff2.4
- Communication2.4
- Outdoor environment2.4
- Food2.4
- Safety1.9
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- Student1.026 May 2026
Horrible
I was a student from year 7 till year 10 when I got taken out due to bullying which did get reported to teachers and all they did was do a restorative conversation which made things worse , we got told the parents would be informed and they never did, the bullying happened for months and teachers didn't put much effort into sorting it out ,the bullies never had any consequences and just got to roam free, my mental health declined which resulted me missing days of school and falling behind in les...
- Employee1.026 June 2024
Horrible school
Absolutely horrible place to work at. Racism to dark/asian and Muslim pupils. Teaching and support staff are all stick up think they own the staffroom and the school. Do not remain professional in their roles. Social duty times are a catch-up time for staff. Head Teachers so unapproachable never says a hello as you walk pass and always far to serious and abrupt. HR Manager unfair in leave of absences. Some members may be granted a leave of absence for the same reason and the other will not. You...
- Student1.013 June 2023
The worst school
It doesn't help with eny think and teachers doesn't now how to do they job and wouldn't send you kids there
- Employee1.02 April 2023
A dangerous environment
This school has gone drastically down hill in the last year, behaviour is out of control, there is no respect for the school or staff with doors regularly smashed apart and staff threatened and assukted. The SLT simply cover everything up when you raise these issues. Its only a matter of time before a pupil is seriously hurt. The staff are trying there best but there is no support from SLT and they do nothing but blame staff for their own failings, it is no wonder they are struggling to retain staff.
- Parent5.010 March 2023
Fab School
I just wanted to say what a really good school Spen is. My son absolutely thrives and is on track to get grade 8 & 9s in all his subjects. He feels happy and safe at school. The Head Teacher, Ms Clacy, is very responsive and any issues no matter how small are responded to. Honestly, I know every school has it's small issues and niggles but for the majority you can't go wrong with Spen.
- Former Student1.09 November 2022
Extremely bad avoid at all costs.
Worst school ever allowed me to be severally bullied I ended up being moved school they placed me in isolation instead of listening to my cries for help during lesson too when I struggled happens to many I know and knew too. Teachers are bullies half the time they put you down. Overall I learned nothing here other than how to be depressed and hate my school life. Avoid it seems it hasn't changed either now.
- Parent2.07 June 2022
Extreme bullying, no discipline and lazy staff
My child came to this school with high grades, happy, gentle, confident and helpful. Now she self conscious, undervalued, isolated, afraid, suicidal and has mental health issues. Cannot do her GCSE’s and afraid to attend school. The school has very badly behaved and and abusive students. Both verbal and physical abuse. The teachers allow it as they do not have time to discipline. They don’t practice the anti bullying policy. They are very much clock in and clock out of work. Please if u care about your child’s welfare and education, don’t send him/her to Spen Valley High school.
- Parent1.017 October 2021
Behind the scenes
Spen Valley High School is the the most unprofessional School to send your child to. There is always favouritism from all staff to pupils. All staff not going extra mile to deliver safe informative education. They turn a blind eye or take their anger out on children. They segregate children and don’t take an interest unless it affects off sted. The Anti bullying policy is not put into practice, in fact bullies are free to roam and bully. The victims are segregated and their education effected. W...
- Student3.09 September 2020
Review
At the beginning it was an amazing school. Great teachers and good students. The lessons where great and the after curricular activities were the best! However since getting a new head teacher, the changes were quick and un-needed and frankly didn’t last long. Now the school is just a joke :/
- Student3.021 August 2020
RAAAH GEEE
My school moves mad Some of the teachers are Ce U Next Tuesday types of peeps Bad behaved kids get to acc walk dogs some sports are favorited over others not givin xertain peeps chances Over all i rate dis ting a :Meh