Vale of York Academy

URN: 143864 • York YO30 6ZS

Overview

Name
Vale of York Academy
URN
143864
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gillian Mills (since 2025)
Telephone
01904560000
Website
Visit
Address
Rawcliffe Drive, York YO30 6ZS

Summary

Vale of York Academy is a mixed secondary school located in York, with a current enrolment of 701 pupils and a capacity of 905. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it is part of the Heartwood Learning Trust, which comprises fourteen schools focused on inclusivity and collaboration. The academy emphasizes its core values of kindness, respect, and teamwork, which were selected by both students and staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school operates a structured daily schedule, with the school day commencing at 8:45 AM and concluding at 3:15 PM. Registration and assembly take place at the start of the day, followed by lessons. Vale of York Academy also provides various support systems for students, including a Parent/Carer drop-in session to encourage parental engagement.

The academy is committed to preparing students for future success, aiming to help them thrive both academically and personally. With 23.5% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, Vale of York Academy strives to create an inclusive community that supports all learners. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at https://voy.hslt.academy/.

Key details

LA
York
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
905
Pupils
701
Boys
353
Girls
348
FSM %
23.50
Open date
2017-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 701 353 348 905 23.50
2024-09-11 714 376 338 905 23.60
2023-09-11 653 330 323 905 23.30
2022-09-11 653 330 323 905 23.30
2021-09-11 623 312 311 905 20.20
2020-09-11 589 284 305 905 17.30

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