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The Vale Academy

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

personDr Sarah Stokes

corporate_fareDELTA ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onBrigg, DN20 8AR

language Visit Website phone 1652294511

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

726

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Attainment 8

51.6

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GCSE Rank

#2 in North Lincolnshire

#757 of 3,216 nationally

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The Vale Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Brigg, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Vale Academy is an academy converter in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 680 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6, placing the school #2 in North Lincolnshire and #757 of 3,216 nationally. 64.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 21.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 4.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.46 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.3 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

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

64.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.8%

Entering EBacc55.30%

EBacc APS4.82

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.30%

EBacc APS4.68

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.24

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.39

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS4.14

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.34

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.46

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A4.3%

Achieving A*–B21.4%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate91.7%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.84

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate77.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate88.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 April 2023

Inspection Report

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01 November 2017

Inspection Report

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06 March 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-11-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-03-06

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-06-23

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

8.4%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(21 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 680 pupils. During this period, there were 57 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.4%, which is above 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)	680	57	8.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	686	98	14.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	745	55	7.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	742	41	5.5%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	745	46	6.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	727	70	9.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	726	52	7.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	732	91	12.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	750	56	7.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	754	51	6.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	763	68	8.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	750	73	9.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	757	22	2.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	760	38	5.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	767	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	767	38	5.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	776	68	8.8%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	738	46	6.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	752	29	3.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	751	17	2.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	755	15	2.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	757	11	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	747	2	0.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	774	14	1.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	778	43	5.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	781	18	2.3%	3.1%	0

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 20 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 14 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 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.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

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

30.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree19%

agree46%

disagree26%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree34%

agree30%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable16%

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

yes16%

no84%

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

strongly agree18%

agree41%

disagree6%

strongly disagree29%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree42%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree27%

agree47%

disagree21%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree33%

agree56%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree41%

agree43%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree43%

disagree15%

strongly disagree11%

don't know8%

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

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

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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