How many pupils does The Vale Academy have?

The Vale Academy has 602 pupils enrolled.

Who is the principal of The Vale Academy?

The principal of The Vale Academy is Jordan Campbell.

What type of school is The Vale Academy?

The Vale Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is The Vale Academy in?

The Vale Academy is in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

The Vale Academy

Wilbury Drive, Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU5 4QP

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 3 June 2025.

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602

Pupils

11.2%

Free school meals

1 September 2012

Opened

About this school

The Vale Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Central Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire. The school has 602 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 3 June 2025. The Principal is Jordan Campbell. The school is administered by Central Bedfordshire local authority. It belongs to ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS. It opened in 1 September 2012.

School details

Principal: Jordan Campbell
Trust: ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Local authority: Central Bedfordshire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 138714

Contact

01582211150 enquiries@elstowschool.co.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at The Vale Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Central Bedfordshire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

73%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →