The Vale Academy vs Robert Holme Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Vale Academy
Brigg
Robert Holme Academy
Brigg
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–18
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Boys
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
627
8
Capacity
806
10
Occupancy
78%
80%
FSM %
25.2%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2023
Sep 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
48.1
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
58.7%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C-
-
Points Per Entry
26.3
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C-
-
AAB+ %
0%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
34
-
Retention
92%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
15%
-
Degree course
38%
-
Any L4+ destination
44%
-
Apprenticeships
3%
-
Cohort size
34
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Biology (24)
Psychology (18)
Mathematics (18)
English Language (16)
Media / Film / TV Studies (16)
Biology (14)
Chemistry (12)
Mathematics (12)