Vale of York Academy

About Vale of York Academy

If you're a parent considering Vale of York Academy, the most recent parent survey offers a mixed but revealing picture. Of the 60 families who responded to the official Parent View questionnaire between September 2024 and September 2025, 72% said they would recommend the school. That's a solid majority, though it leaves over a quarter of respondents who wouldn't. The school is also oversubscribed: for 143 places in the 2025/26 intake, there were 187 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.31, and all 131 first-preference applicants were offered a place. On specific questions, the strongest signals came from activities and safety: 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed their child could take part in clubs and activities, and 87% felt their child was safe. However, communication is a clear weak spot — only 37% agreed the school made them aware of what their child would learn, and 53% disagreed. Similarly, just 45% felt concerns were dealt with properly, suggesting the school's relationship with some families could be improved.

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