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The Vale Academy
Wilbury Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.3 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
602
Capacity
563
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school based on feedback. However, it's worth noting that there are no students reaching the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
90%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child feels safe
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Behaviour is good
82%
School supports development
80%
School has high expectations
76%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.8%
White Other17.8%
Mixed Other6.1%
Asian Indian4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Asian Other3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Black African2.7%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.89488, -0.50276 · LU5 4QP
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138714
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thevaleacademy.co.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 3 June 2025.
Is The Vale Academy a good school?
The Vale Academy scores 74.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Vale Academy?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Vale Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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