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Vale of York Academy

Vale of York Academy, York
Secondary
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Vale of York Academy

Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without, York, YO30 6ZS

A Good-rated secondary school in York.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
701
Ages
11-16
FSM
23.5%
Attainment 8
45.3
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.6%
Basics 9-5
50.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.4%
EBacc APS
3.84
EBacc 9-5
9.9%
EBacc 9-4
14.1%
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About Vale of York Academy

Vale of York Academy is a secondary school in York, York. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 60 responses), 72% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.3. The school has around 701 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rawcliffe Drive, York, YO30 6ZS | More schools in York

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. Oct 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Vale of York Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Vale of York Academy

What is Vale of York Academy's Ofsted rating?
Vale of York Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Vale of York Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 60 responses): 72% of parents would recommend Vale of York Academy.
What are Vale of York Academy's latest exam results?
Vale of York Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Vale of York Academy located?
Vale of York Academy is a secondary school in York, York (YO30 6ZS).
How many pupils attend Vale of York Academy?
Vale of York Academy has around 701 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Vale of York Academy with other schools?
View Vale of York Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in York.