The Vale Academy vs The Chalk Hills Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Vale Academy
Dunstable
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
2–11
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Luton
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
601
1644
Capacity
563
1450
Occupancy
107%
113%
FSM %
12.7%
36.0%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Outstanding
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
Oct 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
42.8
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
42.7%
KS2 Reading
76%
-
KS2 Maths
85%
-
KS2 Writing
80%
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
C
Points Per Entry
-
29.8
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C+
AAB+ %
-
8%
Value Added
-
Average
A-Level Students
-
33
Retention
-
87%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
8%
Degree course
-
67%
Any L4+ destination
-
69%
Apprenticeships
-
2%
Cohort size
-
67
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Biology (54)
Chemistry (54)
Mathematics (46)
Chemistry (38)
Biology (34)
Business Studies:Single (30)
Psychology (30)
Mathematics (30)