The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.6
7.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.46
Band 4Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 105 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 680
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 25.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Dr Sarah Stokes (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Atherton Way, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8AR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Vale Academy a selective school?
No. The Vale Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Vale Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Vale Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Vale Academy?
The Vale Academy currently has 680 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Vale Academy take?
The Vale Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Vale Academy?
The Vale Academy is in Brigg, DN20 8AR, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Vale Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Vale Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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