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Vale of York Academy
Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6ZS, York
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.3 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
701
Capacity
905
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.3, this school demonstrates a commendable level of academic performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong at 72%, although the EBacc entry rate of 20% may indicate limited opportunities for some students to pursue a broader curriculum. Overall, it stands out within the local area, performing better than 53% of schools nationally.
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Last inspected: 13 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 70% | Top 38% 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%. | 51% | Top 33% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 32% 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 32% UK |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
77%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child is happy
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Behaviour is good
68%
School has high expectations
65%
School supports development
63%
Progress is communicated
62%
School responds to concerns
45%
School keeps me informed
37%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
White Other6.6%
Black African2.7%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.97619, -1.10073 · YO30 6ZS
School details
Local authorityYork
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143864
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitevoy.hlt.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is Vale of York Academy rated by Ofsted?
Vale of York Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 November 2019.
Is Vale of York Academy a good school?
Vale of York Academy scores 37.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Vale of York Academy?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, Vale of York Academy receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Vale of York Academy in GCSEs?
Vale of York Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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