Park Vale Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Nottingham, NG5 9AZ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 29% in England
8 of 16 in Nottingham
Pupils
880
First preferences per place
0.90
2026/27
Absence
11.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 44.0 | 42.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 34% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 36% | 41% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 | -0.06 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Oakwood Academy · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
- The Bulwell Academy · 0.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 10% in England
- Redhill Academy · 1.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 35% in England
- Ellis Guilford School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 10% in England
- Nottingham Free School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 24% in England
- The Holgate Academy · 2.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 6% in England
Best secondary schools in Nottingham · Best secondary schools in Nottinghamshire
The neighbourhood
Park Vale Academy is in Rise Park & Top Valley West (typical home £255,000, crime average).
What is Park Vale Academy's Ofsted rating?
Park Vale Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Park Vale Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Park Vale Academy is in the bottom 29% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.