The short version
Average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 108 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 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
- 701
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 23.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Gillian Mills
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6ZS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurton Green Primary School
Primary · 654m away
St Paul's Nursery School
Nursery · 726m away
Clifton Green Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School
Primary · 980m away
Lakeside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Peter's School 2-18
Independent · 1.2km away
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bootham School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Vale of York Academy a selective school?
No. Vale of York Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Vale of York Academy's Ofsted rating?
Vale of York Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vale of York Academy?
Vale of York Academy currently has 701 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vale of York Academy take?
Vale of York Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Vale of York Academy?
Vale of York Academy is in York, YO30 6ZS, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Vale of York Academy have a sixth form?
No, Vale of York Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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