The Vale Academy

URN: 138714 • Dunstable LU5 4QP

Overview

Name
The Vale Academy
URN
138714
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
47.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jordan Campbell Interim July 2025 (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01582211150
Website
Visit
Address
Wilbury Drive, Dunstable LU5 4QP

Summary

The Vale Academy, located in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 602 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 563. The school is committed to fostering integrity, ambition, and excellence in its students, aiming to challenge their minds and inspire creativity. The academy recently received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, with an 'Outstanding' designation in Personal Development, reflecting its strong educational standards.

The curriculum at The Vale Academy is designed to engage students in a variety of subjects, with recent highlights including a successful County QuadKids Athletics Competition and innovative Forest School sessions that promote outdoor learning. The school also offers nursery applications and actively encourages community involvement through events and activities.

Under the leadership of Principal Mr. Campbell, who joined in November 2024, The Vale Academy strives to create a supportive environment for both students and families. The school values attendance and participation, celebrating achievements and fostering a sense of community among its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [thevaleacademy.co.uk](https://www.thevaleacademy.co.uk/).

Key details

LA
Central Bedfordshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Capacity
563
Pupils
602
Boys
325
Girls
277
FSM %
11.20
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 602 325 277 563 11.20
2024-09-11 624 334 290 563 11.60
2023-09-11 591 311 280 563 11.20
2022-09-11 591 311 280 563 11.20
2021-09-11 544 283 261 563 9.40
2020-09-11 512 260 252 563 8.60

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