Latest News from Park Vale Academy

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 […]

EARTH DAY 22nd April 2026

Students at Park Vale Academy learn about Earth Day in assemblies this week. Environmental progress has always come from people who believed they could make a difference. Students, scientists, families, farmers, faith leaders, union members, business owners, and elected officials all have a role to play. When people take action, communities are built. When inspired communities […]

NOW OPEN! Y7 PARENTS EVENING BOOKING SYSTEM: Parents Evening Wednesday 6th May 2026 4pm – 7pm

use the link to access the on line booking system for your child's teachers
https://parkvaleacademy.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/

PVA Students join Mapperley and Arnold Rotary Club Outward Bound Expedition to Wales 6th – 10th April 2026

Taha, Kyron and Kawsu joined the adventure at the Outward Bound centre in Wales for a week of activities and challenges. Programme Details: For the past 25 years, the Mapperley and Arnold Rotary Club has proudly run an Outward Bound Project that offers life-changing experiences for young people from our local community and from their […]

PVA Students off on an Adventure -CAMPS INTERNATIONAL – Kenya Scuba Expedition 25th July – 21st August 2026

As a school, we are very excited to announce that we have chosen to partner with Camps International to offer students in Years 9, 10 and 11 the opportunity to go on a life-changing 4-week expedition...….

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Fantastic Year 7 Trip to Butlin’s Skegness – 27th March 2026

Park Vale Academy were delighted to offer an exciting trip for Year 7 students to Butlin’s Skegness as part of their commitment to providing enriching experiences that support learning, confidence‑building, and teamwork. The visit took place on Friday 27th March 2026, and students had the opportunity to enjoy a full programme of supervised activities, including […]

Y8 Stonebridge City Farm Visit 8th May 2026

A group of Year 8 students will spend an exciting day at Stonebridge City Farm. A free, community-run city farm and green space in the heart of Nottingham. https://stonebridgecityfarm.com The farm exists to create a place where people can belong, contribute, and rebuild confidence, while staying connected to animals, food, and nature in the middle […]

NEW Curriculum Plus Activities April & May 2026

Click to open our NEW Curriculum Plus booklet – April & May 2026