The Vale Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Address | Atherton Way, DN20 8AR |
| URN | 137453 |
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School Census
| Total | 726 |
| Girls/Boys | 395/331 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.4%/45.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 163 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/03/2013 | Good |
| 23/06/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 06/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 23/06/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69% |
| Entering EBacc | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.24 |
| Progress 8 | 0.32 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.39 |
| Progress 8 | 0.4 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 216 |
| As first preference | 83 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 87 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 83 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 289 |
| As first preference | 110 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 198 |
| As first preference | 81 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 103 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 271 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 162 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 223 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 263 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 127 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 257 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 222 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| dont know | 11% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |