The Aylesbury Vale Academy

URN: 135879 • Aylesbury HP18 0WS

Overview

Name
The Aylesbury Vale Academy
URN
135879
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE AYLESBURY VALE ACADEMY
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gavin Gibson (since 2025) , Executive Principal
Telephone
01296428551
Website
Visit
Address
Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury HP18 0WS

Summary

The Aylesbury Vale Academy (AVA) is a mixed all-through academy located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, and sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of purpose based on values such as faith, respect, equality, aspiration, creativity, and service. With a current enrolment of 1,831 pupils, AVA aims to create an inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.

The curriculum at AVA is designed to build knowledge progressively from early years through to sixth form, ensuring that pupils receive a well-rounded education. The school places a strong emphasis on effective phonics teaching for early readers and provides targeted support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). According to Ofsted, pupils achieve well in national tests and examinations, and the school’s careers education prepares them for future opportunities.

The community at AVA is characterized by a supportive atmosphere, where staff are dedicated to listening to and helping students. Parents have expressed confidence in the school’s ability to equip their children for success in a rapidly changing world, highlighting the dedication of teachers and the engaging learning experiences provided.

Key details

LA
Buckinghamshire
Age range
3 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE AYLESBURY VALE ACADEMY
Capacity
1440
Pupils
1831
Boys
909
Girls
922
FSM %
24.50
Open date
2009-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Buckinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1831 909 922 1440 24.50
2024-09-11 1816 914 902 1440 22.20
2023-09-11 1777 886 891 1440 20.60
2022-09-11 1777 886 891 1440 20.60
2021-09-11 1696 849 847 1440 18.90
2020-09-11 1632 826 806 1440 17.70

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