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The Vale Academy

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The Vale Academy

Atherton Way, Brigg, DN20 8AR

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

51.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.3%
Basics 9-5
64.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

51.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.046.4
2023/2451.146.4
2024/2551.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.320.00
2023/24+0.450.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.3%
EBacc APS
4.82
EBacc 9-5
33.3%
EBacc 9-4
44.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.27
A*-A Grades
4.3%
A*-B Grades
21.4%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 39 students entered

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About The Vale Academy

The Vale Academy is a secondary school in Brigg, North Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. The school has around 680 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Atherton Way, Brigg, DN20 8AR | More schools in North Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Vale Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Vale Academy

What is The Vale Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Vale Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are The Vale Academy's latest exam results?
The Vale Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Vale Academy located?
The Vale Academy is a secondary school in Brigg, North Lincolnshire (DN20 8AR).
How many pupils attend The Vale Academy?
The Vale Academy has around 680 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Vale Academy with other schools?
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