The Valley Leadership Academy
URN: 147018 • Bacup OL13 0TG
Overview
- Name
- The Valley Leadership Academy
- URN
- 147018
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Colette Roberts (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01706873896
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fearns Moss, Bacup OL13 0TG
Summary
The Valley Leadership Academy, located in Bacup, Lancashire, is a mixed secondary academy serving pupils aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 589 students and a capacity of 1,050, the school prides itself on being inclusive and non-selective, ensuring that every pupil receives individual attention tailored to their needs. The academy's mission focuses on educational excellence, character development, and community service, underpinned by its STAR values: Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect.
The curriculum at The Valley Leadership Academy is designed to help students discover and develop their unique talents while raising academic standards. The school actively promotes leadership opportunities for pupils, encouraging them to engage with their local community and take on roles that foster personal growth and responsibility.
The academy also hosts various events, such as the Valley Vitality Festival and the Star Arts Festival, which celebrate creativity and community spirit. With a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration with stakeholders, The Valley Leadership Academy aims to provide the best possible outcomes for its students.
The curriculum at The Valley Leadership Academy is designed to help students discover and develop their unique talents while raising academic standards. The school actively promotes leadership opportunities for pupils, encouraging them to engage with their local community and take on roles that foster personal growth and responsibility.
The academy also hosts various events, such as the Valley Vitality Festival and the Star Arts Festival, which celebrate creativity and community spirit. With a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration with stakeholders, The Valley Leadership Academy aims to provide the best possible outcomes for its students.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 589
- Boys
- 284
- Girls
- 305
- FSM %
- 44.00
- Open date
- 2019-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 589 | 284 | 305 | 1050 | 44.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 655 | 313 | 342 | 1050 | 43.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 525 | 257 | 268 | 1050 | 39.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 525 | 257 | 268 | 1050 | 39.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 405 | 208 | 197 | 1050 | 37.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 354 | 186 | 168 | 1050 | 35.60 |
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