Park Vale Academy Catchment Area
Park Vale Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 898 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
898
Pupils
950
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Park Vale Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Park Vale Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Nottingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Nottingham catchment area documents →Park Vale Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Top Valley Drive, Top Valley, Nottingham, NG5 9AZ
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 43% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144487
Other Secondary Schools in Nottingham
If Park Vale Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nottingham are the next closest alternatives.
Chilwell School Catchment Area
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Djanogly City Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG7 6ND
Nottingham University Samworth Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · NG8 4HY
George Spencer Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG9 7EW
Redhill Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG5 8GX
The West Bridgford School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG2 7FA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Park Vale Academy
Is Park Vale Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Park Vale Academy is operating close to its capacity of 950 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Park Vale Academy? ▾
Admission to Park Vale Academy is managed by Nottingham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Park Vale Academy cover? ▾
Park Vale Academy is a secondary school in Nottingham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Park Vale Academy? ▾
Park Vale Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.