The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 160 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,831
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- THE AYLESBURY VALE ACADEMY
- Head
- Gavin Gibson (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreen Ridge Primary Academy
Primary · 744m away
Thomas Hickman School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Pace Centre
Independent · 2.0km away
The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 2.2km away
Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Mary's Church of England School
Primary · 2.3km away
Bearbrook Combined School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Aylesbury Vale Academy a selective school?
No. The Aylesbury Vale Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Aylesbury Vale Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Aylesbury Vale Academy?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy currently has 1,831 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Aylesbury Vale Academy take?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Aylesbury Vale Academy?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy is in Aylesbury, HP18 0WS, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Aylesbury Vale Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Aylesbury Vale Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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