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The Aylesbury Vale Academy

Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS

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Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
42
Attainment 8
All-through
Phase
3–19
Ages
1,831
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About The Aylesbury Vale Academy

The Aylesbury Vale Academy is an academy sponsor led in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 1,831 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE AYLESBURY VALE ACADEMY. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Age Range
Ages 3–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,831 / 1,440 (127%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

25.4%
Free school meals
19.6%
EAL
3.7%
SEN support
19.8%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.0
Attainment 8
239 pupils
31%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
56.1%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

D
A-level average grade
8 students
53%
To higher education
0%
To top-third universities

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

73%
Expected standard (RWM)
8%
Higher standard (RWM)
108
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

90%
Sustained destination
82%
Stayed in education
6%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.6%
Overall absence
24.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

102.55
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24
22.9
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
39.06
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24
£48,511
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 16% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,146 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
17.4
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,491
Spend per pupil
£7,525
Income per pupil
50%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS
Phone
01296428551
Executive Principal
Gavin Gibson

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Teacher
Preschool Teacher
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Aylesbury Vale Academy?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy is an academy sponsor led in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does The Aylesbury Vale Academy have?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy has 1,831 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Aylesbury Vale Academy perform at GCSE?
Pupils at The Aylesbury Vale Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.
How does The Aylesbury Vale Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
73% of pupils at The Aylesbury Vale Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Aylesbury Vale Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Aylesbury Vale Academy is part of THE AYLESBURY VALE ACADEMY.
Where is The Aylesbury Vale Academy?
The Aylesbury Vale Academy is located at Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS.

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