The Vale Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Atherton Way Brigg Lincolnshire DN20 8AR |
| Phone | 01652294511 |
| Reference Number | 137453 |
Description
betaThe Vale Academy is a co-educational secondary school situated on Atherton Way in the market town of Brigg, North Lincolnshire, England, with the postcode DN20 8AR. With academy status, it offers a comprehensive education to students between the ages of 11 and 18. The school is known for its music and technology specialisms, making it a Music School and Technology Academy. It admits 162 students per year for Years 7-11.
The Vale Academy moved into a new building in January 2017, following which the old buildings of Glanford and Westmoor Schools were demolished. The history of the school dates back to 1955, when it was a secondary modern known as Glanford Secondary School, a two-form entry. In 2013, The Vale Academy received a rating of Grade 2 (good) and has maintained this status following its subsequent Ofsted inspections.
The school has a total enrollment of 784 students and employs 82 staff members, offering a variety of religious affiliations for its students. In 2011, the school's GCSE results at grades A*-C were above the local educational authority's average, and students made good progress as provided by the Department for Education. The Sixth Form value-added score for progress was 0.22, and A*-C grades at A level increased to 86%. The Vale Academy is part of the schools partnership trust and officially gained academy status on September 1st, 2011.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 742 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.88%
Girls: 55.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 58 | 54 | 112 |
| 8 | 58 | 62 | 120 |
| 9 | 55 | 79 | 134 |
| 10 | 68 | 77 | 145 |
| 11 | 63 | 88 | 151 |
| 12 | 11 | 32 | 43 |
| 13 | 20 | 17 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.2% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-18 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-11-01 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Vale of Ancholme Technology & Music College | ||
| 2010-06-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-10-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-10-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.46 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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