What did Ofsted judge Vale of York Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Vale of York Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in November 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Vale of York Academy?

Vale of York Academy has 656 pupils on roll.

What ages does Vale of York Academy take?

Vale of York Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Vale of York Academy located?

Vale of York Academy is located in York, YO30 6ZS, York.

How do I apply to Vale of York Academy?

Vale of York 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.

How are Year 7 places decided at Vale of York Academy?

When Vale of York Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Pupils who are either currently or have previously been 'looked after'. This applies to all children who are currently or have previously been, in the care of a local authority; all children who have been adopted from local authority care, subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order; and all children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption, residence or special guardianship order; 2. Catchment + sibling — Pupils who live within the catchment area normally served by the preferred school, with a sibling at the preferred school at the time of admission; 3. Catchment area — Pupils who live within the catchment area normally served by the preferred school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by first, to the child(ren) who also fulfil the next highest priority; second, to the child(ren) living closest to the school as defined in priority 6; and third, if the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, and independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Vale of York Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.5% of pupils at Vale of York Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Vale of York Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How places are decided at Vale of York Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Pupils who are either currently or have previously been 'looked after'. This applies to all children who are currently or have previously been, in the care of a local authority; all children who have been adopted from local authority care, subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order; and all children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption, residence or special guardianship order.
2Catchment + sibling — Pupils who live within the catchment area normally served by the preferred school, with a sibling at the preferred school at the time of admission.
3Catchment area — Pupils who live within the catchment area normally served by the preferred school.
4Exceptional social or medical needs — Pupils considered by the admission authority to have exceptional social or medical needs which makes the preferred school the most suitable school for the pupil.
5Sibling — Pupils with a sibling at the preferred school at the time of admission.
6Pupil Premium/Service Pupil Premium by distance — Other applications for whom no previous criteria applies (previously called distance) where a pupil is eligible for Pupil Premium or Service Pupil Premium ordered from closest to furthest from school.
7Distance — Other applications for whom no previous criteria applies (previously called distance) where a pupil is not eligible for Pupil Premium or Service Pupil Premium ordered from closest to furthest from school.

If two applications tie: first, to the child(ren) who also fulfil the next highest priority; second, to the child(ren) living closest to the school as defined in priority 6; and third, if the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, and independently verified.

PAN of 150 stated as applying 'for 2026-27'; document is titled 2027-2028 admissions policy. Vale of York Academy maintains a catchment area.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Vale of York Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Vale of York Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Vale of York Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in November 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Vale of York Academy?: Vale of York Academy has 656 pupils on roll.
What ages does Vale of York Academy take?: Vale of York Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Vale of York Academy located?: Vale of York Academy is located in York, YO30 6ZS, York.
How do I apply to Vale of York Academy?: Vale of York 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.
How are Year 7 places decided at Vale of York Academy?: When Vale of York Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Pupils who are either currently or have previously been 'looked after'. This applies to all children who are currently or have previously been, in the care of a local authority; all children who have been adopted from local authority care, subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order; and all children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption, residence or special guardianship order; 2. Catchment + sibling — Pupils who live within the catchment area normally served by the preferred school, with a sibling at the preferred school at the time of admission; 3. Catchment area — Pupils who live within the catchment area normally served by the preferred school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by first, to the child(ren) who also fulfil the next highest priority; second, to the child(ren) living closest to the school as defined in priority 6; and third, if the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, and independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Vale of York Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.5% of pupils at Vale of York Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Vale of York Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Pupils who are either currently or have previously been 'looked after'. This applies to all children who are currently or have previously been, in the care of a local authority; all children who have been adopted from local authority care, subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order; and all children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption, residence or special guardianship order.
2Catchment + sibling — Pupils who live within the catchment area normally served by the preferred school, with a sibling at the preferred school at the time of admission.
3Catchment area — Pupils who live within the catchment area normally served by the preferred school.
4Exceptional social or medical needs — Pupils considered by the admission authority to have exceptional social or medical needs which makes the preferred school the most suitable school for the pupil.
5Sibling — Pupils with a sibling at the preferred school at the time of admission.
6Pupil Premium/Service Pupil Premium by distance — Other applications for whom no previous criteria applies (previously called distance) where a pupil is eligible for Pupil Premium or Service Pupil Premium ordered from closest to furthest from school.
7Distance — Other applications for whom no previous criteria applies (previously called distance) where a pupil is not eligible for Pupil Premium or Service Pupil Premium ordered from closest to furthest from school.

PAN of 150 stated as applying 'for 2026-27'; document is titled 2027-2028 admissions policy. Vale of York Academy maintains a catchment area.

Vale of York Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Vale of York Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Vale of York Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in November 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Vale of York Academy?: Vale of York Academy has 656 pupils on roll.
What ages does Vale of York Academy take?: Vale of York Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Vale of York Academy located?: Vale of York Academy is located in York, YO30 6ZS, York.
How do I apply to Vale of York Academy?: Vale of York 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.
How are Year 7 places decided at Vale of York Academy?: When Vale of York Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Pupils who are either currently or have previously been 'looked after'. This applies to all children who are currently or have previously been, in the care of a local authority; all children who have been adopted from local authority care, subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order; and all children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of adoption, residence or special guardianship order; 2. Catchment + sibling — Pupils who live within the catchment area normally served by the preferred school, with a sibling at the preferred school at the time of admission; 3. Catchment area — Pupils who live within the catchment area normally served by the preferred school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by first, to the child(ren) who also fulfil the next highest priority; second, to the child(ren) living closest to the school as defined in priority 6; and third, if the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, and independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Vale of York Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 80.5% of pupils at Vale of York Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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