NEW Curriculum Plus Activities September 2026 – Get Involved!
Click to open our NEW Curriculum Plus booklet – September 2026
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Year 9 Tutor/Parent Review Meetings – Wednesday 30th September 2026. School closes 2.10 pm on this day.
A reminder that PVA has Year 9 Tutor Reviews Wednesday 31st September 2026. There will be an early finish for all students at 2.10 pm on this day. These meetings add to our partnership work with parents in helping to secure outstanding results for students. During the review week all parents and students should attend […]
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INSET DAY FRIDAY 18th September 2026
A reminder that the Academy is closed to students
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High Expectations High Achievement
Park Vale Academy centers its ethos and improvement journey on fostering a culture of high expectations to drive high student achievement High Standards: Ofsted specifically noted that the school has “high expectations of what pupils can achieve and how they should behave”. The report highlights that clear routines create a calm, orderly environment where lessons […]
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Best Results Ever – A Huge Congratulations to our Class of 2026
A massive well done to all of our Year 11 students at Park Vale for securing the best ever performance at Key Stage 4 by quite some distance. As most of our parents will know, the academy has been on an upward trajectory for a number of years now but the class of 2026 have […]
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Careers Fair Thursday 5th November 2026
Discover New Possibilities Connect with Employers and Experts Gain Valuable Information Develop Your Skills
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PVA Students Making Memories on their 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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PARENTS’ EVENINGS – DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Year 7 – 5th May 2027 Year 8 – 7th July 2027 Year 9 – 3rd March 2027 plus Option Evening 17th March 2027 Year 10 – 26th May 2027 Year 11 – 6th January 2027
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NO Smart Watches/Devices Allowed- Sept 2026
All students in Y7-11 are issued with a lockable phone pouch in which their mobile and any other smart device, e.g. watch is kept in during the entire school day. Behaviour Policy 2026-27 view here MOBILE PHONES AND SMART DEVICESThe Department for Education (DfE) guidance dictates that all schools in England must be mobile phone-free […]
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Norway Expedition 2028 – An Incredible Opportunity
Norway Expedition 2028 – An Incredible Opportunity We are delighted to introduce an exciting opportunity for our current Year 7 and Year 8 students to take part in a 7-night expedition to Norway in July 2028 in partnership with World Challenge. This unforgettable experience will take students on a journey through some of Norway’s most […]
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Residential Amsterdam Trip February 2027
Visit the charming canals, winding streets and wealth of museums across the city make visiting Amsterdam a first class learning experience for students. The residential trip from 3rd February 2027 – 5th February 2027 includes 3 days/2 nights. This residential is open to our current Year 7 and Year 9 students. Highlights include… Anne Frank […]
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OFSTED inspection grades academy Good in all categories
I am pleased to be able to share with you the news that following a successful visit from HMI towards the end of March, Park Vale has officially been judged to be a Good school: the first time ever in its history. The full breakdown of the gradings reads as follows: Overall Effectiveness Good […]
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SEND Surgery for Parents – (Fortnightly) Wednesday Online
We are launching a weekly Wednesday surgery for parents of children with SEND to speak with a member of the Learning Support Team via video call. If you would like to discuss your child’s progress or have any questions for the Learning Support Team, please book an appointment in advance using this link: parkvaleacademy.schoolcloud.co.uk/
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Year 7 Welcome Evening Wednesday 9th September 2026
We would like to invite Year 7 parents/carers to our Year 7 Welcome Evening on Wednesday 9th September 2026 for a 6.00pm start. The evening will last approximately 45-60 minutes and will allow parents/carers to meet with the Senior Leadership Team and Heads of House. We will be sharing a range of useful information which we […]
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House Events 2026-2027
Get ready to represent your House.
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