Spen Valley High School

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Spen Valley Sports College
Headteacher Mr Toby Eastaugh
Specialism Sports College
Location Roberttown Lane
Liversedge
West Yorkshire
WF15 7LX
England
LEA Kirklees
Ofsted number 107778
Students 900
Gender Coeducational
Ages 11 to 16
Coordinates: 53°42′19″N 1°41′52″W / 53.70518, -1.69790

Spen Valley Sports College is a comprehensive school situated in Liversedge, West Yorkshire. The proportion of students who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities and those who have a statement of special educational needs exceeds the national average. The small numbers of students from minority ethnic backgrounds are predominately of Pakistani heritage (15 - 20 %). The proportion of students entitled to free school meals is slightly above the national average. The school gained specialist status as a sports college in 2004. Artsmark and Sportsmark status are also held by the school and in 2006 they were re-accredited as Investors in People.