The Vale Academy
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Attainment 8 of 51.6 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 51.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 70%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.45
- Confidence interval:
- [0.23, 0.68]
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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 | 141 | 51.6 | — | 70.2% | 55.3% | 4.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 150 | 51.1 | +0.45 | 71.3% | 49.3% | 4.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 105 | 49.0 | +0.32 | 69.0% | 41.0% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 123 | 50.8 | +0.40 | 69.0% | 24.0% | 4.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in North Lincolnshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137453 |
| Local authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Sarah Stokes |
| Trust | DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | DN20 8AR |
| Latest pupils | 141 |
| FSM eligible | 25.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Atherton Way, Brigg, Lincolnshire, DN20 8AR
www.valeacademy.org.ukView local authority page1652294511| DfE number | 4091 |
| UKPRN | 10035131 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| 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 | — |