The Valley Leadership Academy Catchment Area
The Valley Leadership Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bacup, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 589 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
589
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
56%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
The Valley Leadership Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Valley Leadership Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. 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 Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →The Valley Leadership Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Fearns Moss, Bacup, OL13 0TG
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 44% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147018
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Valley Leadership Academy
Is The Valley Leadership Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Valley Leadership Academy has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 589 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for The Valley Leadership Academy? ▾
Admission to The Valley Leadership Academy is managed by Lancashire. 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 The Valley Leadership Academy cover? ▾
The Valley Leadership Academy is a secondary school in Bacup, Lancashire, 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 The Valley Leadership Academy? ▾
The Valley Leadership Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.