Latest News from Park Vale Academy

Y8 & Y10 Bletchley Park 19th June 26

Explore this extraordinary place and discover the amazing stories of the World War Two Codebreakers.  Year 8 and Year 10 students are visiting the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, Bletchley Park, now a vibrant heritage attraction. This visit is being organised as a joint trip between the Maths and Computing departments at […]

Trust Chess Tournament 25th June 2026

The tournament is open to pupils from years 7 to 10. Park Vale Academy will be bringing a team of eight players, four boys and four girls to the event. The students invited will have regular attendance at our Curriculum Plus chess club, good conduct, and playing ability. 

NEW Curriculum Plus Activities JUNE & JULY 2026

Click to open our NEW Curriculum Plus booklet – June & July 2026

Norway Expedition 2028 – An Incredible Opportunity

Norway Expedition 2028 – An Incredible Opportunity We are delighted to introduce an exciting opportunity for our current Year 7 and Year 8 students to take part in a 7-night expedition to Norway in July 2028 in partnership with World Challenge. This unforgettable experience will take students on a journey through some of Norway’s most […]

U14 Girls Trust Handball Team

Mariama Sesay from Park Vale Academy is part of the U14 Girls Trust Handball team who got through to the semi-finals on Sunday 17th May 2026, as part of the National Finals competition, just missing out on a medal finishing in 4th position. This was a fantastic achievement by the team who were coming up against […]

🏆 PVA – Under 15’s Regional Handball Competition Winners

Park Vale Academy students competed in the U15 Regional Handball Competition on Wednesday 6th May, hosted at Sutton Bonington Sports Campus. Schools from across the region came together for a highly competitive and exciting day of handball, with Park Vale Academy delivering an outstanding performance throughout the tournament. Participating Schools Group Stage Results Park Vale […]

Year 11 Commendation Evening 2026

On Wednesday 29th April 2026, we enjoyed another fantastic evening at Park Vale Academy celebrating the achievements of this year’s “Year 11”. There was much to celebrate and students should be very proud of their collective achievements. Outstanding individual achievements were recognised in subject awards for exceptional progress and attainment across for each subject in […]

Y10 Parents’ Eve Booking System Now Open!

The parents evening online booking system allows you to select a parents’ evening and then book appointments with your child’s teachers.  Click on this link or copy into your browserhttps://parkvaleacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/

Y7 National Space Centre Trip – 24th June 2026

The Science teachers are delighted to give Year 7 students the chance to go to the Leicester National Space Centre on 24th June 2026. This trip allows students to gain a thorough understanding of the Science curriculum and allow them to get a hands on approach to the subject material. The Science curriculum contains learning on forces, […]

Y8 Richard III Trip Leicester 6th July 2026

Year 8 students will be deepening their understanding of Shakespeare when they visit the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester on Monday 6th July 2026. The purpose of this trip is to support students’ study of Shakespeare’s Richard III by deepening their understanding of the historical context, characters, and events explored in the play. The […]

Cinco De Mayo – 5th May Mexican Celebration!

Park Vale Academy Celebrates Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Success – 22nd April 2026

Park Vale Academy proudly celebrated the achievements of 29 students who successfully completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award during the 2025–26 academic year. The accomplishments were recognised at the Academy’s annual DofE Awards Celebration Event, attended by families, friends, and staff. Certificates were presented by the Academy’s experienced DofE Lead, Mr Alan Steer, […]

Trust Champions – Over 13 Boys Handball Team

https://www.redhillacademytrust.org.uk/handball-cup 🏆 Handball Tournament Success for Our School We are incredibly proud of all our pupils who represented the school at the recent handball tournament. With four teams competing across different age groups, every squad showed determination, teamwork, and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. 🟡 U15 Boys – Tournament Champions! The U15 Boys were the standout team of […]

SEND Parents’ Coffee Afternoon – 6th May 2026

SEND coffee afternoon 6th May  – Fill out form We are offering the parents of SEND students at Park Vale Academy an afternoon to meet with our external agencies including our Ed Psych and our autism team. This will be an opportunity to meet professionals on an informal basis to discuss any issues or concerns […]