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Vale of York Academy
Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without, York YO30 6ZS
Vale of York Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 680 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In November 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Attainment.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. 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
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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