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The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.3 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,831
Capacity
1,440
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
127%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid performance in GCSEs, this all-through academy shows strengths in both student support and academic attainment, particularly in reaching the top 80% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8. However, only 50% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and there is limited entry to higher-tier universities, which may be a consideration for parents aiming for top academic pathways. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a focus on progress, especially for younger students, as indicated by the 73% expected standard in KS2.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 50% | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 28% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 73% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 15 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.8%
Asian Pakistani9.9%
White Other9.3%
Asian Indian6.9%
Black African5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Other0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.83502, -0.85280 · HP18 0WS
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN135879
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theacademy.me
Frequently asked questions
What is The Aylesbury Vale Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2019.
Is The Aylesbury Vale Academy a good school?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy scores 35.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Aylesbury Vale Academy in GCSEs?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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