Vale of York Academy

About Vale of York Academy

Vale of York Academy is a school that believes in 'Always giving the best'. They share a clear vision – to create schools where children and young people thrive, as they help them prepare to live 'life in all its fullness'.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Gill Mills

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 60 responses • 8.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

71.7% positive 26.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

86.7% positive 11.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

68.3% positive 23.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

65% positive 26.7% negative

My child does well at this school

76.7% positive 21.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 60 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.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

41.2

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

43.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.06

Progress 8

Below average

47.6%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

60.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

41.3% entered EBacc

23.1% achieved EBacc

143 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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Emily W

Parent Jul 22, 2023

5.0

"Excellent Supportive Community"

We've been at Vale of York Academy for three years now and I couldn't be happier with the support and care provided to our son. The focus on kindness, respect, and teamwork has been amazing to see, and the facilities are first-rate. Highly recommend!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David M

Parent Mar 15, 2023

5.0

"Great School - Minor Room for Improvement"

Our son has settled in really well to Year 7 at Vale of York. The teachers are fantastic, and the parent-teacher communication is top-notch. The only thing I'd like to see is more extracurricular activities for older students.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Liz A

Parent Nov 5, 2022

5.0

"Best Decision We Ever Made"

We moved our daughter to Vale of York from a different school, and it's been the best decision we ever made. The staff are so kind and welcoming, and the curriculum is excellent. We love the emphasis on kindness and teamwork!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Paul C

Parent Sep 10, 2022

4.0

"Good Experience - Some Growing Pains"

Our son went to Vale of York for three years before moving on. We had a good experience overall, but there were some issues with communication and organization. Still, the staff are lovely, and the values of kindness and respect are really important.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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