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Vale of York Academy
- Secondary
- Clifton Without YO30 6ZS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' knowledge and skills build over time and their achievement has improved year on year.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and enjoy coming to school. Bullying is not tolerated.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and receive subject-specific training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use questioning well to check pupils鈥� understanding and revisit key facts regularly.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations of pupils' work; variation in written work quality between key stages.
Communication: Parents are confident in the school; the school communicates well with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about the transformation and feel listened to.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders listen to students and parents and address concerns effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have put in place a well-thought-out curriculum and raised aspirations.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff do not tolerate bullying and act on it promptly; safe environment.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils know what to do to stay safe, including online, and staff ensure safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of trips and activities, especially in sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils manage to participate in extracurriculars alongside their academics.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is strong in Years 10 and 11, with various opportunities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders aim to strengthen careers education further for younger students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported and achieve well.
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About Us
Vale of York Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 714 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm excited to welcome you to Vale of York Academy as its principal. "Always offering the best" is our motto. Our goal is for each student to achieve their full potential鈥攖o excel academically, grow into responsible, resilient young adults who will prosper and contribute positively to our community. As a secondary school which is smaller in size than many others in the city, we get to know and value each and every child, supporting them effectively throughout their time with us. Each child at Vale of York gains from being in a situation where everyone is respected for who they are as individuals. Our partnership with the Hope Learning Trust and Manor Church of England Academy allows us to share and grow expertise, and retain a breadth of experience for all our children. Our outcomes are increasing and our reputation is gaining ground as we move forward quickly. We would enjoy the chance to demonstrate why we have established ourselves as a school of choice.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.10 | 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 | 41.7 | 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 | 42% | 36.15% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 50.77% | 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 | 33% | 29.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 13% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 17.92% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 3.32 | 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 | 94% | 95.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 179 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 44.11% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 32.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.11% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.33% | 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 | -0.04 | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 52% | 40.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 54.85% | 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 | 44% | 28.92% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 16.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 21.31% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 3.61 | 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 | 95% | 95.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 174 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.78% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 47.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 32.44% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.67% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.25 | 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 | 44.5 | 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 | 41% 16 | 38.77% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 13 | 55.08% | 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 | 34% | 41.92% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 2 | 15.77% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 3 | 24.08% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 3.49 | 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 | - | 95.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.57% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.14% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.14% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.29% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.86% | 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 | -0.37 | 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 | 39.8 | 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 | 25% | 33.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 47.42% | 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 | 39% | 31% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 18.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.5 | 3.03 | 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 | - | 97% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.33% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 34.27% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.55% | 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 | - | 41.64% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 23.45% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 26.09% | 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 | - | 97.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.17% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.17% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Vale of York Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
