Park Vale Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Top Valley Drive Top Valley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG5 9AZ |
| Phone | 01158221244 |
| Reference Number | 144487 |
Park Vale Academy has demonstrated significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a status of Requires Improvement to Good overall. The school maintains high expectations for its pupils, which has fostered a positive and orderly environment. Relationships between staff and students are strong, contributing to a calm atmosphere conducive to learning. The school has made strides in its leadership and management, with staff feeling well-supported. There is an effective safeguarding culture, and the school prioritizes student well-being and personal development through various programmes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 898 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.79%
Girls: 46.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 108 | 73 | 181 |
| 8 | 108 | 76 | 184 |
| 9 | 85 | 94 | 179 |
| 10 | 97 | 76 | 173 |
| 11 | 85 | 96 | 181 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.4% |
| African | 9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.7% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 15 Jul 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Feb 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Broad and ambitious curriculum accessible to all pupils, including those with SEND
- Effective prioritization of reading support
- Good use of assessment to identify and address learning gaps
- Calm and orderly school environment with clear routines
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of agreed curriculum delivery approaches by some staff
- Lack of precise understanding of effective strategies to improve attendance
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 93 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 49 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 40 | 12 |
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