Valley Academy Catchment Area
Valley Academy is a free s secondary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 364 pupils, and a capacity of 375 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
364
Pupils
375
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Valley Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Valley Academy are allocated by Bradford using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bradford catchment area documents →Valley Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Cliffe Terrace, Bradford, BD8 7DX
- Local authority
- Bradford
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 51.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139474
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If Valley Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Valley Academy
Is Valley Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Valley Academy is operating close to its capacity of 375 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Valley Academy? ▾
Admission to Valley Academy is managed by Bradford. 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 Valley Academy cover? ▾
Valley Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, 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 Valley Academy? ▾
Valley Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.