The Vale Academy
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- Student1.02 July 2026
Headteacher
The headteacher ruined the whole school. She closed down most of the toilets, leaving only four cubicles per gender to share among over 200 students, which leads to overcrowding. Moreover, those cubicles are dirty and do not close or flush. Additionally, she introduced the prom passport a few months before prom, forcing us to go to after-school and weekend revision to be allowed to go to prom. If that was not enough, she suspended and isolated a couple of students for peacefully protesting again...
- Parent1.027 September 2025
Avoid avoid avoid
Shocking school who do nothing about serious assaults. My daughter was attacked and locked in a room for an hour and a half. We were not informed of the attack until my daughter contacted us from where she was being held. We had to get her ourselves, despite the achool refusing to let us take her home. My daughter was ignored and the attackers were not punished. She is SEN, SLT had no idea who my daughter was despite her being SEN and vulnerable. No support after the attack was given and the sch...
- Other1.026 March 2025
Awful school
This school is a utter joke, the staff never take any action for when a student is being harassed or bullied and never care about the wellbeing of students, only care about grades, not even allowed to go home if thrown up multiple times, worst school ever.
- Parent2.011 July 2024
Encouraging bullying
Children bullied on a daily basis over several classes, head of year well aware after student had to receive counselling for self harm and depression. The bullies still remain at the school and still emotionally abuse the said student on a daily basis with no end in sight. Looking at home schooling because I actually care about my child's well being.
- Student5.028 June 2024
Great school
I really enjoyed attending the vale academy as a student, the teachers always encouraged me to do my best and i will always appreciate that as I achieved beyond my expected grades in year 11! The teachers are supportive and there is always someone to talk to about any matter!
- Parent5.024 June 2024
Parents opinion
My son moved to vale half way through year 7 as he was really struggling with being at a large school and being just another number and not seen as a pupil. He has had the chance to be in a football team and dodgeball team which he never got to do at his previous school and the team even won the Lincolnshire schools cup. He always says good things about the teachers and how engaging the lessons are. He actually enjoys going to school which is very unusual for a child! For any parents who are thinking of sending their child to the vale I would suggest going and having a tour round before, they are more than happy for you to do this if you give them a call. My other son goes to a different school so it’s easy for me to compare. The one to one support the communication from the school and the way the teachers engage with the students is far superior at the vale.
- Student5.024 June 2024
Moving schools
I moved to vale academy from a school I didn’t like and the teachers helped me settle in really well the students were very kind and supportive aswell as I made friends quickly I love the subjects especially technology and pe the canteen has very good food for break time and lunch time
- Student5.024 June 2024
A Student's Personal Experience (2018-2024)
Ever since year 7 this school has helped me in so many ways. Whenever there was a problem they would always do their best to do whatever they could to fix it. An example of this is when i was bullied and they instantly clamped down on it. When COVID hit in year 8 they were very effective in still providing us an education with the staff providing work every day and marking the work once it had been sent in through email. When it came to my GCSES they provided us all with revision sessions ever...
- Parent5.022 June 2024
Great school!
Our daughter moved to The Vale Academy sixth form after she finished Y11 elsewhere and we were really happy with the experience she's had. The facilities were modern and the sixth form area was very comfortable. The teachers' support was exceptional and they often gave up their own time to help her get the grades she needed for her uni course.
- Employee5.022 June 2024
Enrichment
The academy encourages all students to be involved in extra curricular activities. Students regularly visit the Delta outdoor education centre called Dallowgill near Ripon. Students enjoy experiencing the outdoors and really enjoy evenings around the fire pit.
- Parent5.021 June 2024
My Daughter's journey at the Vale Academy
Liam Flanagan I am absolutely thrilled to share my daughter's remarkable journey at The Vale Academy in Brigg. Thanks to her unwavering determination and the exceptional support from the academy's fantastic teachers and resources, she achieved outstanding results in her GCSEs, surpassing all expectations. From the moment my daughter stepped into The Vale Academy, it was evident that the teachers were genuinely dedicated and passionate about their students' success. They went above and beyond to provide individual attention, encouraging her to reach her full potential. Their expertise and commitment played a crucial role in her transformation from being predicted 4s to achieving incredible 9s in her GCSEs. What impressed me the most was the constant encouragement and support my daughter received. The teachers at The Vale Academy fostered a positive and nurturing environment, helping her develop confidence and a strong work ethic. It was incredible to witness the growth and progress she made throughout her time there. I would recommend The Vale Academy to any parent looking for an outstanding educational institution. It is an exceptional school where dedicated educators and excellent facilities form the perfect recipe for success. The Vale Academy not only helped my daughter achieve outstanding grades but also instilled in her a love for learning that will benefit her throughout her academic journey and beyond.
- Other1.020 June 2024
Not interested in keeping your children safe.
School does not take responsibility for bullying. Their answer to severe bullying (life of a child being literally threatened) on the school bus is 'We can't do anything as it's outside of school'. This is totally incorrect- Headteachers have the power to punish pupils for bullying irrespective of whether it's on the school premises or not. If you doubt me, look up bullying on the gov.uk website. A good number of parents in the local villages (ourselves included) are actively seeking to avoid s...
- Former Student1.08 May 2023
Terrible Support
The actual teachers are fine however the student support staff did nearly nothing about bullying and instead made my situation worse. My anxiety was through the roof to the point that I was shaking while walking through the corridors and when I mentioned my problems to student support I was told to just go to class.
- Student1.04 July 2021
crap school
absolutely terrible they only care about grades and the school's reputation they dont care about the students well being at all
- Student1.02 December 2020
Delta the vale
If you go to this school aspect you hear delta the vale at least 30 million times a day