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
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/.
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/.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Our Prospectus (download)
- 4th Sept 2025 Updates from the Principal - 01.09.2025 (download)
- 16th Sept 2025 Updates from the Principal - 12.09.2025 (download)
- 25th Sept 2025 Updates from the Principal - 19.09.2025 (download)
- 8th Oct 2025 Updates from the Principal - 03.10.2025 (download)
- 5th Sept 2025 Updates from the Principal - 05.09.2025 (download)
- 18th Jul 2025 Updates from The Principal - 18.07.2025 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Fulford School (79.4)
- All Saints RC School (75.6)
- Fulford School (73.8)
- Huntington School (73.2)
- Ryedale School (72.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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