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The Aylesbury Vale Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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corporate_fareTHE AYLESBURY VALE ACADEMY

location_onAylesbury, HP18 0WS

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,814

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Attainment 8

39.8

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GCSE Rank

#29 in Buckinghamshire

#2,559 of 3,216 nationally

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The Aylesbury Vale Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Aylesbury, serving ages 3-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Aylesbury Vale Academy is an academy sponsor led in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 3-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE AYLESBURY VALE ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,831 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8, placing the school #29 in Buckinghamshire and #2,559 of 3,216 nationally. 25.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 8% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #21 of 36 primaries in Buckinghamshire and #3,208 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 2 A-level subjects. 16.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B. A-level value added: -0.07 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

25.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.7%

Entering EBacc28.30%

EBacc APS3.41

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19.10%

EBacc APS3.51

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.39

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS3.36

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.23

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–B16.7%

VA Banding Average

A-level subjects offered2

2024

2023

2022

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

73%

LA 64%

Reading85% LA 78%

Writing81% LA 72%

Maths81% LA 74%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

74%

LA 62%England 61%

Reading80% LA 77% · Eng 74%

Writing80% LA 71% · Eng 72%

Maths85% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

67%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading74% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing76% LA 69% · Eng 71%

Maths79% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.8

Read

LA 0.6

0.4 to 3.1

1.5

Write

LA -0.6

0.3 to 2.8

2.3

Maths

LA 0.1

1.1 to 3.6

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

47%

LA 65%England 65%

Reading60% LA 76% · Eng 73%

Writing77% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths70% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.2

Read

LA 0.4

-3.5 to 1.1

0.0

Write

LA -1.0

-2.1 to 2.1

-1.9

Maths

LA -0.4

-3.9 to 0.1

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

59%

LA 65%

Reading72% LA 78%

Writing76% LA 77%

Maths66% LA 74%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.2

Read

LA 0.2

-3.4 to 1

0.1

Write

LA -1.1

-2 to 2.2

-0.8

Maths

LA -0.4

-2.8 to 1.2

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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22 January 2019

Inspection Report

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27 June 2018

Inspection Report

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10 January 2018

Inspection Report

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11 July 2017

Inspection Report

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23 November 2016

Inspection Report

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11 December 2014

Inspection Report

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16 September 2014

Inspection Report

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16 November 2011

Inspection Report

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23 November 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2019-01-22

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-06-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-01-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-07-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-11-23

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2014-09-16

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(57 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,831 pupils. During this period, there were 98 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,831	98	5.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,826	127	7.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,813	130	7.2%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,816	94	5.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,804	80	4.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,815	115	6.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,814	62	3.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,794	45	2.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,791	45	2.5%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,777	45	2.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,753	35	2.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,695	27	1.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,696	14	0.8%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,698	30	1.8%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,632	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,632	42	2.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,609	38	2.4%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,430	40	2.8%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,428	48	3.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,437	41	2.9%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,353	59	4.4%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,360	63	4.6%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,373	40	2.9%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,273	35	2.7%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,284	29	2.3%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,285	50	3.9%	3.1%	10

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 104 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 94 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 79 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 62 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 55 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

27.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree34%

disagree17%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree40%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree38%

agree18%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree19%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree25%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree40%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree43%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree38%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree35%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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