Open Special Mixed

The Valley School

Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 9BN
190 Pupils
165 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
42.60% FSM %
139 Boys
51 Girls
About The Valley School

Located in Stevenage (SG2 9BN), The Valley School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Hertfordshire.

It has 190 pupils on roll. School capacity: 165. Current headteacher: David Pearce.

Data for The Valley School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Stevenage
Parliamentary Constituency Stevenage
Ward Shephall
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10015947
URN 117669
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Martin Denmark Chair of Governors 23/09/2025 23/09/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Elizabeth Ellis Chair of Governors 21/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Martin Denmark Governor 25/09/2018 20/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Dervla Downing Governor 20/11/2023 20/11/2027 Elected by parents
Elizabeth Ellis Governor 13/01/2020 12/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alistair Gordon Governor 18/09/2024 18/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jimi Laleye Governor 18/09/2024 18/09/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
David Pearce Governor 01/09/2021 23/09/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Thomas Plater Governor 31/08/2022 30/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Roger Swan Governor 31/03/2025 30/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Rona Tutt Governor 13/05/2018 11/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Catherine Wharton Governor 12/12/2023 11/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
The Valley School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
The Valley School has 190 pupils, with a capacity of 165.
The Valley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at The Valley School is Mr David Pearce.
The Valley School is at Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 9BN, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
The Valley School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Pearce
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 9BN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117669
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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