SchoolScoresThe Vale Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Atherton Way, Brigg, DN20 8AR
01652 294511 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 March 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 April 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
141 pupils in this year group.
65% — 23 points above the North Lincolnshire average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51.6 | 43.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
105 pupils in this year group.
88% — about the same as the North Lincolnshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 88% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 32% | 4% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 19% | 37% | 13% |
| Further education college | 28% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 88% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
34 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 4% | 5% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 21% | 22% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 26.3 | 31.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
15 subjects, 70 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 9 | 0% | 11% | 19% |
| English Language | 8 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Biology | 7 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 6 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Chemistry, Design and Technology (Product Design), Computer Studies / Computing, Art and Design (Fine Art), English Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Physics, Physical Education / Sports Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
37 students in this year group.
70% — 12 points below the North Lincolnshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 70% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 22% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 68% | 70% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
21 students in this year group.
57% — about the same as the North Lincolnshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 57% | 56% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 10% | 13% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 68% | 57% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Lincolnshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 120 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 114 |
| Of those, offered a place | 114 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 266 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 49% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.5% | 32.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 15.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 11.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Lower than 69% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 8.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Lower than 66% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.3% | 23.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Lower than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 29.0 | 33.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Lower than 50% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 9.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.29% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 78% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 10.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 14 state secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 2% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Sir John Nelthorpe School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Vale Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Vale Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 April 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Vale Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Vale Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 114 families put The Vale Academy as their first choice for 120 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 114 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137453.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.