A letter of congratulations to the school from Alex Norris (MP) after a recent visit to the academy

14 May 2024

Following a successful visit from HMI towards the end of March, Park Vale has officially been judged to be a Good school: the first time ever in its history. The full breakdown of the gradings reads as follows:

Overall Effectiveness                    Good

The quality of education               Good

Behaviour and attitudes                Good

Personal development                  Good

Leadership and management      Good

Read the full report, please click on this LINK.

Quotes from the official report:

“Pupils enjoy attending Park Vale Academy. The school has high expectations of what

pupils can achieve and how they should behave. Most pupils meet these

expectations. Staff and pupils said that the school has improved. The school is calm

and orderly. There are clear routines that pupils understand and follow. Most pupils

behave well in lessons. At break and lunchtime, pupils behave sensibly. They enjoy

socialising and taking part in different activities. There are positive relationships

between staff and pupils. Pupils are polite and well-mannered. They treat each other

respectfully.”

“Pupils feels safe in school”

“Pupils are clear about the school’s expectations of how they should behave.”

“Lessons are rarely disrupted.”

“The school is well led and managed”