Park Vale Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Address | Top Valley Drive, NG5 9AZ |
| School Website | www.parkvaleacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1158221244 |
| URN | 144487 |
School Census
| Total | 879 |
| Girls/Boys | 431/448 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.0%/51.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 346 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/03/2024 | Good |
| 15/07/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 08/05/2019 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/07/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 54.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.03 |
| Progress 8 | -0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48% |
| Entering EBacc | 60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.61 |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.45 |
| Progress 8 | -0.86 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 275 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 277 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 300 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 242 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 263 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 286 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 152 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 311 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 40% |
| no | 60% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 68% |
| no | 32% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 59.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Rise Park Primary and Nursery School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bestwood Park Drive West, , NG5 5EL
Westglade Primary School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Syke Road, , NG5 9BG
Stanstead Nursery and Primary School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stanstead Avenue, Stantead Avenue, NG5 5BL