The Aylesbury Vale Academy, Aylesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2019 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
26.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 85%. Maths has declined from 85% to 81%. Writing has remained stable at around 81%.
Class Sizes
22.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
73
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
129%
Over capacity
1,857 pupils
1,440 capacity
417 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Aylesbury
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,842
Applications
6,518
Got 1st preference
77.3%
Got preferred school
94.3%
Secondary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.61611%
Overall absence
24.01694%
Persistent absence
1,653
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Green Ridge Primary Academy
Thomas Hickman School
The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School
Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School
St Mary's Church of England School
Bearbrook Combined School
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