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The Vale Academy
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- Brigg DN20 8AR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' outcomes have improved since the last inspection.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and have positive relationships with teachers.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive targeted professional development linked to performance.
Current Educational Practices: Staff value the opportunities for sharing good practice and continuous improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: Need to improve consistency of strong teaching in humanities.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents responded in Ofsted鈥檚 online questionnaire, Parent View.
Communication: Parents are informed and have opportunities to provide feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: High response rate indicates active parent involvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils trust staff to handle problems effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Introduced new systems for post-16 transition improving retention rates.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is tackled quickly when it happens.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding and communication with external agencies.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Improved transition arrangements and outcomes for Year 12 students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum meets the needs of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum including vocational courses.
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The Vale Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 742 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Vale Academy is located in North Lincolnshire's tiny market town of Brigg.
We run a prosperous and productive school.
We relocated to a new facility in January 2017 that offers cutting-edge amenities and an excellent learning environment for our students and staff.
Although majority of our students come from Brigg and the nearby towns and villages because of how well-liked the academy is, many families from beyond the catchment area also choose The Vale as their secondary school of choice.
The ability to join the Delta Academies Trust is only one of the benefits that came with the academy status transition in 2011.
At The Vale Academy, we strive for greatness for each of our students in everything they do.
We also anticipate that when they graduate from the school, our students will be kind, courteous, and responsible individuals who will contribute positively to society.
To this purpose, we provide a robust and varied extracurricular programme to support a comprehensive education both inside and outside of the classroom.
"The Vale Way," which serves as the foundation for all we do in the academy, captures our beliefs and ethos.
You can learn more about the many opportunities available to our students by reading our prospectus and the termly magazine "Vale Views," which we hope you will take the time to do.
The Vale is experiencing a very exciting time right now.
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We run a prosperous and productive school.
We relocated to a new facility in January 2017 that offers cutting-edge amenities and an excellent learning environment for our students and staff.
Although majority of our students come from Brigg and the nearby towns and villages because of how well-liked the academy is, many families from beyond the catchment area also choose The Vale as their secondary school of choice.
The ability to join the Delta Academies Trust is only one of the benefits that came with the academy status transition in 2011.
At The Vale Academy, we strive for greatness for each of our students in everything they do.
We also anticipate that when they graduate from the school, our students will be kind, courteous, and responsible individuals who will contribute positively to society.
To this purpose, we provide a robust and varied extracurricular programme to support a comprehensive education both inside and outside of the classroom.
"The Vale Way," which serves as the foundation for all we do in the academy, captures our beliefs and ethos.
You can learn more about the many opportunities available to our students by reading our prospectus and the termly magazine "Vale Views," which we hope you will take the time to do.
The Vale is experiencing a very exciting time right now.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 15.1 | 15.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 48% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.70% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 29.42% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 48.42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 27.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 9.42% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 15.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 2.82 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 127 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 81.57% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 34.21% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 7.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 37.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.86% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.21% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 33.42% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 24.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 12.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 2.98 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 87.29% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 41.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 6.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 36.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.36% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 3 | 35.21% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 9 | 53.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 28.32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 6 | 10.68% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 8 | 18.42% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 3.04 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 117 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 38.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 37.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.71% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 9 | 34.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 15 | 52.89% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 26.11% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 1 | 13.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 2 | 19.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.34 | 3.09 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 94.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 39.08% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 6.92% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.46% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.15% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.38% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 33.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 50.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 27.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 16.37% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 129 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 62.54% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 45.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 3.46% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 34.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.77% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 18% | 8.23% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.64 | 17.84 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.11 | 17.93 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.70% | 6.96% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 37 | 166 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 8.8% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 22.4% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.6% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.07 | 23.91 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.33 | 13.03 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 1.71% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 36 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 58.6% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 18% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 10.8% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.00 3 | 22.6 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.32 5 | 20.45 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 4.09% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 27 | 170 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 54.4% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 17.6% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 18.8% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.16 3 | 21.46 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.93 6 | 20.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 5.75% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 15 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 45% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 14.75% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.75% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.21 | 27.13 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.67 | 23.47 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 6.87% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 8 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 31.75% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 21.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.25% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Vale Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1