# The Valley Leadership Academy — Bacup, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss Colette Roberts

## Contact

- **Address:** Fearns Moss, Stacksteads, Bacup OL13 0TG
- **Phone:** 01706 873 896
- **Website:** https://www.thevalleyleadershipacademy.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bacup/the-valley-leadership-academy-20705

## About

A fully inclusive, non-selective Academy which caters for pupils aged 11–16. We focus on helping pupils to discover and develop their own unique talents and are committed to securing sustained improvements in all areas of the Academy’s provision.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Sep 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A True Leader: I am so impressed with the Valley Leadership Academy. My child has excelled in their studies and developed into a kind and compassionate individual. The Wellbeing Warriors and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors programs are truly making a difference in their lives. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic School: My child has been at the Valley Leadership Academy for 5 years and I have seen them grow into a confident and ambitious young person. The staff are dedicated and passionate about their work and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great Experience: My child attended the Valley Leadership Academy for 2 years and had a great experience. The staff were supportive and the facilities were excellent. My child developed a love for learning and made some great friends. *(Mar 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Feelings: My child has been at the Valley Leadership Academy for a year and I have mixed feelings about the school. The staff are friendly and the facilities are good, but I feel that the school needs to work on communication with parents and keeping them informed about their child's progress. *(Jan 2022)*

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