Located in Brigg, The Vale Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Vale Academy currently has around 680 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.4% boys and 55.6% girls. Around 25.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 21% who stay in school sixth forms and 41% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Atherton Way, Brigg, DN20 8AR |
| Website: | www.valeacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01652294511 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | North Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Sarah Stokes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137453 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/03/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 806 |
| Number of Pupils: | 680 |
| Number of Boys: | 302 |
| Number of Girls: | 378 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.40% | 615 |
| Other White | 5.00% | 34 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigg Primary School Atherton Way , Ancholme Business Park DN20 8AR | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Grammar School Road , DN20 8BB | - not rated | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) Grammar School Road , DN20 8BB | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrawby St Mary's CofE Primary School Vicarage Avenue , Wrawby DN20 8RY | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrawby St Mary's CofE Primary School Vicarage Avenue , Wrawby DN20 8RY | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Academy Atherton Way , DN20 8AR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale of Ancholme Technology & Music College Westmoor House , Grammar School Road DN20 8BA | - not rated | 118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Nelthorpe School Grammar School Road , DN20 8AA | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brigg Sixth Form College C/O Sir John Nelthorpe School , School Road DN20 8AA | - not rated | 643 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Holme Academy Fircroft , 3 Wrawby Road DN20 8DL | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brigg Preparatory School Bigby Street , DN20 8EF | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hestia School Bigby Street , DN20 8EF | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.