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Park Vale Academy

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

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

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

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

42.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2340.346.4
2023/2444.046.4
2024/2542.846.0

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
2022/23-0.110.00
2023/24-0.060.00
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
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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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