Vale of York Academy
Academy sponsor led
York, YO30 6ZS
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 45% in England
8 of 9 in York
Pupils
656
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
12.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 43.7 | 45.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 48% | 51% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 32% | 40% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.10 | -0.06 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Manor Church of England Academy · 1.5 mi · Report card · Top 22% in England
- All Saints Catholic School York · 1.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 18% in England
- Huntington School · 1.7 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
- Millthorpe School · 1.9 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Joseph Rowntree School · 2.0 mi · No rating · Top 45% in England
- York High School · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
Best secondary schools in York · Best secondary schools in North Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Vale of York Academy is in Clifton Without & Skelton (typical home £312,500, crime high).
What is Vale of York Academy's Ofsted rating?
Vale of York Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Vale of York Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Vale of York Academy is in the bottom 45% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.