The short version
Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Capacity
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Headteacher Katie James
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Inadequate
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Crt House, 176 Melton Road, 176 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5EE
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Spark Vale Academy's Ofsted rating?
Spark Vale Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Spark Vale Academy take?
Spark Vale Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Spark Vale Academy?
Spark Vale Academy is in Leicester, LE4 5EE, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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