The Aylesbury Vale Academy
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Attainment 8 of 39.8 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 47%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.07
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.11, 0.26]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 237 | 39.8 | — | 47.3% | 28.3% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 236 | 41.3 | +0.07 | 53.8% | 19.1% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 236 | 43.9 | +0.22 | 55.0% | 6.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 237 | 44.8 | 0.00 | 61.0% | 13.0% | 3.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Buckinghamshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135879 |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Executive Principal Gavin Gibson |
| Trust | THE AYLESBURY VALE ACADEMY |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | HP18 0WS |
| Latest pupils | 237 |
| FSM eligible | 24.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS
http://www.theacademy.meView local authority page1296428551| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10027545 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2009 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |