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Valley Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 13/06/2023Ages 11–16364 pupils
Valley Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bradford. The school has around 364 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 13/06/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 30.3 and 17% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bradford can view Valley Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 13/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 838.7
England avg 45.1 · was 30.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.1
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
England avg 45% · was 17% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
England avg 65% · was 31% in 2023/24
EBacc entry1%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.11
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake52.8%
Free school meals52.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language66.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.5%
Attendance87.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence34.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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