How many pupils does The Vale Academy have?

The Vale Academy has 680 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Vale Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Vale Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 in 2025/26.

Is The Vale Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Vale Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Vale Academy?

The Vale Academy is located at Atherton Way, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8AR.

The Vale Academy

Atherton Way, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8AR

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

48.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

680

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Vale Academy

The Vale Academy is an academy converter in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 680 pupils on roll. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 (2025/26). 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 680 / 806 (84%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

23.1%

Free school meals

4.5%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

8.8%

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)

48.1

Attainment 8

126 pupils

58.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

75.4%

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)

C-

A-level average grade

12 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

57%

To higher education

10%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.3%

Overall absence

20.3%

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.

34.9

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.2 vs 2023/24

19.5

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

5.29

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

£48,571

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,279 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,865

Spend per pupil

£8,285

Income per pupil

57%

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: Atherton Way, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8AR
Phone: 01652294511
Principal: Sarah Stokes
Website: www.valeacademy.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Vale Academy?: The Vale Academy is an academy converter in Brigg, North Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Vale Academy have?: The Vale Academy has 680 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Vale Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Vale Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 in 2025/26.
Is The Vale Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Vale Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is The Vale Academy?: The Vale Academy is located at Atherton Way, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8AR.

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