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Park Vale Academy

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Park Vale Academy

Top Valley Drive, Top Valley, Nottingham, NG5 9AZ

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
898
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.0%
Attainment 8
42.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.6%
Basics 9-5
37.0%

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
56.4%
EBacc APS
3.90
EBacc 9-5
16.6%
EBacc 9-4
32.0%
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About Park Vale Academy

Park Vale Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. The school has around 898 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Top Valley Drive, Nottingham, NG5 9AZ | More schools in Nottingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2024 — Good
  2. Jul 2021 — Requires improvement
  3. Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Feb 2020 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. May 2019 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Park Vale Academy

What is Park Vale Academy's Ofsted rating?
Park Vale Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Park Vale Academy's latest exam results?
Park Vale Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Park Vale Academy located?
Park Vale Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, Nottingham (NG5 9AZ).
How many pupils attend Park Vale Academy?
Park Vale Academy has around 898 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Park Vale Academy with other schools?
View Park Vale 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 Nottingham.