The Vale Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Brigg, North Lincolnshire
The Vale Academy is a secondary school in Brigg, North Lincolnshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 19 April 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Atherton Way, Brigg, DN20 8AR
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- North Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 627 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 23.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 19 April 2023
Strengths
- “Leaders have created a welcoming, ambitious and supportive environment at The Vale Academy.”
- “Relationships between staff and pupils are built on positive foundations.”
- “This is most obvious during ‘proud Thursday’, where pupils take pride in showcasing their best work to senior staff.”
To improve
- “A minority of pupils are subject to sanctions, such as suspension.”
- “Some of these pupils have repeat suspensions.”
- “However, leaders know that more could be done to give pupils wider experience of the world of work.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 June 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 65% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 51.6 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 114 first-preference applications, 120 offers in total, 114 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in North Lincolnshire.
- Sir John Nelthorpe School 0.4 mi School remains Good
- Frederick Gough School 6.1 mi Good
- St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy 6.3 mi Good
- Outwood Academy Brumby 6.4 mi Good
- Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire 6.5 mi Good
- Kirton Academy 6.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Melior Community Academy 7.1 mi Good
- The St Lawrence Academy 7.4 mi No Ofsted grade