Valley Academy

Valley Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Valley Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Valley Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Valley Academy?

Valley Academy has 356 pupils on roll.

What ages does Valley Academy take?

Valley Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Valley Academy located?

Valley Academy is located in Bradford, BD8 7DX, Bradford.

How do I apply to Valley Academy?

Valley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

What is the largest ethnic background at Valley Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 43.5% of pupils at Valley Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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