# The Vale Academy — Dunstable, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QP
- **Phone:** 01234 302300
- **Website:** https://www.thevaleacademy.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dunstable/the-vale-academy-14010

## About

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.

## Official rankings

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

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — 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. *(Dec 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Mar 2022)*

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