A requires improvement academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Vale Academy.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 104.0 |
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Improving trend (+0.5 per year)
Up 0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Valour, Aspiration, Leadership and Excellence"
Mr Campbell, the Principal, expresses pride in The Vale Academy and its learning community, highlighting an ambitious curriculum, wellbeing as a priority, and the Vale Values of Valour, Aspiration, Leadership and Excellence; invites families to arrange a tour.
Admissions follow the statutory Admissions Code; Normal Admissions Round and In-Year admissions; PAN increased from 50 to 75; Applications managed by Central Bedfordshire Council for CB area and by Luton Borough Council for LT area.
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