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The Aylesbury Vale Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
16 to 19 study programmes Good
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Academic Progress: Outcomes have improved because of strong subject leadership and committed staff training initiatives.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and punctuality have significantly improved. Pupils’ conduct is calm, orderly, and they apply themselves well to learning.
Academic Progress: Pupils perform well in national tests and develop strong foundations
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and embody school values
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective support provided for pupils with SEND
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: New systems and leadership have improved planning for SEND pupils but need further refinement.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, united in support of senior leadership, feeling well-supported by the school.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Improved tracking systems help leaders focus on pupils who need extra help, improving outcomes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use clear explanations and examples
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Assessment information used effectively
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Occasionally, some teachers' expectations are not high enough for groups of pupils.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers need to improve checks on pupils' understanding
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents recognize and appreciate changes at the school.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School works closely with families to address persistent absence
Communication with Parents: School's strategic attendance approach improves outcomes
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Most parents value the school’s work and recognize improvements; some have concerns about communication quality.
Communication with Parents: A minority of parents expressed concerns about communication from the school. Improved communication needed.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions considered through Ofsted Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure fair and consistent application of systems and policies, addressing staff well-being and workload.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Senior leaders have implemented aspirational target setting and monitoring, significantly improving outcomes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take effective actions when pupils use derogatory language
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Continual expansion of subject breadth in sixth form
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Incidents of bullying are rarer and resolved effectively; pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: There is an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect across the school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Well-managed systems ensure all pupils are kept safe, involving external agencies where appropriate.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils advocate for equality and inclusivity
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Positive culture around safeguarding
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils engage in a wide range of enrichment programmes including work experience.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Effective use of additional funding includes focused teaching to improve literacy and participation in sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy a wide range of stimulating indoor and outdoor activities in early years.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Opportunities are fully accessible to disadvantaged pupils
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Strong careers education provision
Career Counselling Services: Bespoke guidance supports students to progress to chosen university courses, employment or apprenticeships.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Improved careers advice helps pupils consider post-16 and post-sixth form options, preparing them well.
Career Counselling Services: Guest speakers and student leadership roles support future preparation
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculum prepares pupils well for educational journey
Support for SEND: Effective identification and meeting of pupil needs
Support for SEND: New leadership of SEND has led to improvements; however, some inconsistencies remain in secondary phases.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is expanding; more pupils have access to modern foreign languages in key stage 4, with more courses planned for key stage 5.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes modern foreign languages and broadening subjects in sixth form
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About Us

The Aylesbury Vale Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.

It has 1816 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Outstanding -
Age range 3-19 4-19 3-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.7 3.8 18.4
Proficient Math 106 89 -
Proficient Read 106 91 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 33% 0% -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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This is a really hardworking school. They are very aspirational for students and work hard for each student.
Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 97 97
Reading 106 99 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67% 57.12% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 12% 10.52% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.8 Above Average
Writing 1.5 Above Average
Maths 2.3 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 97 96
Reading 102 1 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 47% 12 62.13% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 10.86% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.2 Below Average
Writing 0.0 Average
Maths -1.9 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 97 94
Reading 103 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 59% 60.84% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 10.25% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.2 Below Average
Writing 0.1 Average
Maths -0.8 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 93 93
Reading - 94 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 57.23% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 8.5% 8.19%

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Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.22 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 43.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 33% 39.38% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 49.24% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 6% 27.45% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 3% 17.43% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 4% 21.36% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.39 3.29 2.83

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 93.49% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 195 138 144
Pupils staying in education 84% 89.41% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 34% 19.37% 32.73%
School sixth forms 48% 52.29% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 1% 2.83% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 14.95% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 1.41% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 2.8% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 41% 40.63% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 50.25% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 13% 27.35% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 5% 19.77% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 8% 22.77% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.51 3.38 2.97

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 91.48% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 156 135 141
Pupils staying in education 92% 89.28% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 49% 20.03% 34.03%
School sixth forms 42% 54.28% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.58% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 12.58% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.13% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.18% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.2 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 43.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 38% 5 41.61% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 9 52.44% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 2% 31.39% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 2% 1 20.28% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 2% 2 25% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.36 3.49 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 94.18% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 142 126 135
Pupils staying in education 82% 89.89% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 54% 20.55% 33.25%
School sixth forms 28% 51.37% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.82% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 15.16% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 2.55% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.76% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.02 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 41.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 33% 7 44.06% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 51% 6 54.9% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 9% 27.65% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 1% 18.92% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 4% 3 23.41% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.23 3.53 2.84

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 90.71% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 149 133 140
Pupils staying in education 83% 75.14% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 42% 16.06% 28.31%
School sixth forms 41% 53.31% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.54% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 11.91% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 2.17% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.43% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.23 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 36.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 26% 42.58% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 53.29% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 3% 33.54% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 1% 25.17% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 1% 26.33% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 88.46% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 166 134 145
Pupils staying in education 87% 50.31% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 41% 17.14% 30.58%
School sixth forms 46% 54.43% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.09% 8.95%
Other education destinations 0% 10.71% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 2.57% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 1.91% 2.45%
A level exam result

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A level Result School LA England
Average points - 31.31 30.01
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 30.88 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 17.45% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 29 131 201
Students staying in education 24% 58.06% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 14% 4.73% 6.08%
Students entering employment 38% 22.18% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 21% 7.88% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points - 35.78 33.41
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 35.49 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 23.18% 17.7%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 19 141 248
Students staying in education 47% 58.33% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 4.36% 5%
Students entering employment 28% 22.03% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 16% 8.64% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points - 30.43 29.39
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 30.08 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 15.99% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 34 133 232
Students staying in education 38% 62.5% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 5.4% 7.77%
Students entering employment 32% 22% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 15% 7.03% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 23.18 8 32.69 29.03
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 20.37 32.71 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) D - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 17.62% 13.37%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education - 16.36% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.39% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 13.14% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 15% 2.93% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 15.38 29.77 26.73
Average grade D- - -
Average points (Best 3) - 30.55 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 17.04% 12.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 15 23.66% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.41% 6.37%
Students entering employment 37% 22.83% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.69% 4.23%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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