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The Valley Leadership Academy

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The Valley Leadership Academy

Fearns Moss, Bacup, OL13 0TG

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
589
Ages
11-16
FSM
44.0%
Attainment 8
32.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
32.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.0%
Basics 9-5
30.5%

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
32.9%
EBacc APS
2.92
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
4.9%
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About The Valley Leadership Academy

The Valley Leadership Academy is a secondary school in Bacup, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. The school has around 589 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jan 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Fearns Community Sports College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Valley Leadership Academy

What is The Valley Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Valley Leadership Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Valley Leadership Academy's latest exam results?
The Valley Leadership Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Valley Leadership Academy located?
The Valley Leadership Academy is a secondary school in Bacup, Lancashire (OL13 0TG).
How many pupils attend The Valley Leadership Academy?
The Valley Leadership Academy has around 589 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Valley Leadership Academy with other schools?
View The Valley Leadership 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 Lancashire.