The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.7
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
1%
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
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 74 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 364
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 51.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jane Hobbs (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cliffe Terrace, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DX
Town setting
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Prism Independent School
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Whetley Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Bradford College
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Secondary · 1.6km away
Barkerend Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Valley Academy a selective school?
No. Valley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Valley Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Valley Academy?
Valley Academy currently has 364 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Valley Academy take?
Valley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Valley Academy?
Valley Academy is in Bradford, BD8 7DX, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Valley Academy have a sixth form?
No, Valley Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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