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The Vale Academy
Atherton Way, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8AR, North Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.8 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
680
Capacity
806
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school demonstrates commendable academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.6, placing it in the top 24% of schools nationwide. A significant 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 65% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. However, only 57% of pupils progress to university, with just 10% attending top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 51.6 | Top 24% 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%. | 77% | Top 23% 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%. | 65% | Top 13% 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%. | 55% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
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%. | 57% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 21 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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53.55918, -0.49251 · DN20 8AR
School details
Local authorityNorth Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137453
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.valeacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Vale Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Vale Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2013.
Is The Vale Academy a good school?
The Vale Academy scores 85.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Vale Academy in GCSEs?
The Vale Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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