The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 898
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 43%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Steve Bowhay
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Top Valley Drive, Top Valley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 9AZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Park Vale Academy a selective school?
No. Park Vale Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Park Vale Academy's Ofsted rating?
Park Vale Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Vale Academy?
Park Vale Academy currently has 898 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Vale Academy take?
Park Vale Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Park Vale Academy?
Park Vale Academy is in Nottingham, NG5 9AZ, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Vale Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Park Vale Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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