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Park Vale Academy
Top Valley Drive, Top Valley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 9AZ, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.9 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
898
Capacity
950
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 66% of schools nationally, this academy demonstrates solid academic performance. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 or above, currently at 37%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality 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. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 56% | Top 30% 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%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.4%
Black African9.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.7%
White Other5.9%
Mixed Other4.5%
Black Other2.8%
Asian Other2.1%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.00844, -1.17528 · NG5 9AZ
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN144487
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.parkvaleacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Park Vale Academy rated by Ofsted?
Park Vale Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is Park Vale Academy a good school?
Park Vale Academy scores 34.9/100 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 Park Vale Academy in GCSEs?
Park Vale Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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