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Valley Academy
Cliffe Terrace, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DX, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.8 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
364
Capacity
375
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.7, the school performs in the top 85% nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, it has received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted and has a low EBacc entry rate of just 1%, which may raise concerns for some parents. Overall, while there are strengths in attainment, prospective families should consider the need for improvement in overall school quality.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 38.7 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani43.4%
Asian Bangladeshi18.7%
Black African7.4%
White Other6.6%
White British5.8%
Asian Indian4.1%
Other3.6%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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53.80511, -1.76043 · BD8 7DX
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139474
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.OIAM.org/freeschool
Frequently asked questions
What is Valley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Valley Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is Valley Academy a good school?
Valley Academy scores 10.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Valley Academy in GCSEs?
Valley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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