Primary
Ofsted Requires Improvement
About The Vale Academy
At The Vale Academy we provide an education to challenge our children's minds, motivate them to open their hearts and inspire them to be creative.
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Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
4.7
Communication
4.7
Student Wellbeing
4.7
Facilities
4.7
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 93 responses • 15.5% response rate
My child is happy at this school
89.3% positive
9.7% negative
My child feels safe at this school
86.1% positive
10.8% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
81.7% positive
11.8% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
76.3% positive
15% negative
My child does well at this school
86% positive
11.9% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 93 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
27.4
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
63.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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The Vale Academy has 4 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 4
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Liam H
Unconfirmed
Parent
Dec 15, 2022
4.0
"Room for improvement in communication"
We're generally happy with The Vale Academy, but sometimes feel like we're not getting the information we need about our child's progress. The teachers are lovely and the facilities are great, but communication could be improved.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
4/5
E
Emily B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Excellent education and supportive staff"
Moving to The Vale Academy was the best decision we made for our child. The staff are caring, knowledgeable, and really go the extra mile to support each child's needs.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
J
Jamie W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 20, 2022
5.0
"Great facilities and engaging programs"
We're really impressed with the facilities at The Vale Academy - the Forest School sessions are a highlight for our child. The teachers are passionate and enthusiastic about their subjects, making learning fun and engaging.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
R
Rebecca G
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 1, 2022
5.0
"Values-driven education and supportive community"
We chose The Vale Academy because of its commitment to values like integrity, ambition, and excellence. The community is warm and welcoming - we feel lucky to be a part of it.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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