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Vale of York Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 710 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In November 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Heartwood Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Manor Church of England Academy, Barlby High School, George Pindar School, Graham School and Archbishop Sentamu Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Attainment.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Manor Church of England Academy | |
| 1.7 | Huntington School | |
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| 1.9 | Millthorpe School | |
| 1.9 | Joseph Rowntree School | |
| 2.2 | York High School | |
| 2.9 | Archbishop Holgate's School | |
| 3.1 | Fulford School | |
| 10.3 | Outwood Academy Easingwold | |
| 10.8 | Tadcaster Grammar School | |
| 11.7 | Wetherby High School | |
| 11.9 | Boston Spa Academy |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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