Welcome

It is a pleasure to welcome you to The Vale Academy.

At The Vale Academy, we are ambitious for every pupil: every child deserves an exceptional education. We believe that schools should be places where children feel known, valued and inspired; where they are challenged to think deeply, develop confidence and discover what they are capable of achieving. High expectations are central to this, alongside the care, encouragement and support that enable every child to flourish.

We want our children to leave us with strong academic foundations, but also with the curiosity, resilience, character and confidence to embrace the opportunities that await them. Achieving this requires excellent teaching, a thoughtful and ambitious curriculum, and a commitment to continually improving what we do.

Our values of Valour, Aspiration, Leadership and Excellence are central to life at The Vale Academy. They underpin everything we do and help our pupils to grow into ambitious young people who are ready to make a positive contribution to their community and the world beyond school.

We believe that schools are strongest when they work in genuine partnership with families, and we value the relationships we build with our parents, carers and local community. Together with our dedicated staff, families and the wider Advantage Schools community, we are committed to providing the very best educational experience for every child.

I hope you find our website useful and informative. If you would like to experience The Vale Academy first-hand, please get in touch to arrange a visit. We would be delighted to show you around our school.

I look forward to welcoming you to The Vale Academy.

Jan Figueiredo

Principal, The Vale Academy