Wreake Valley Academy

About Wreake Valley Academy

Wreake Valley has huge potential and an exciting future ahead. We will work hard to ensure the next seven years are the most inspiring, engaging and positive years of your child’s life. Together we are going to push the boundaries of what you and your child thought were possible.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ben Rackley

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

66.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

42.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.60

Progress 8

Well below average

44.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

66.7%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.9% entered EBacc

0.9% achieved EBacc

114 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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David L. Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Supportive Staff and Excellent Facilities"

We're grateful for the support and guidance our daughter receives from the teachers and staff at Wreake Valley. The facilities are also impressive, and we love the sense of community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Michael T. Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 15, 2022

3.0

"Mixed Feelings About Our Experience"

We've had some highs and lows with our son's experience at Wreake Valley Academy. While we appreciate the emphasis on health and well-being, we've sometimes struggled with communication between teachers and parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A Great School for Our Son"

My husband and I are so pleased with Wreake Valley Academy. Our son has really flourished since joining Year 9, and we love the emphasis on lifelong learning and independence.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah-Jane M. Unconfirmed

Parent May 1, 2022

4.0

"Helped Our Daughter Grow in Confidence"

Our daughter attended Wreake Valley Academy from Year 7 to Year 10, and we're so proud of the person she's become. The school's values of confidence, independence, and lifelong learning really resonated with us.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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