The Vale Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Ferrybridge Road, WF11 8JF |
| School Website | www.thevpacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1977722485 |
| URN | 138332 |
School Census
| Total | 239 |
| Girls/Boys | 117/122 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 47 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/05/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2013 | Outstanding |
| 10/10/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 10/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 0.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 3.3 |
| Maths Progress | 2.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.3 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.79% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 32 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 38% |
| no | 62% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 77% |
| no | 23% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Simpson's Lane Academy
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sycamore Avenue, , WF11 0PL