Valley Academy
Cliffe Terrace, Bradford, BD8 7DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Valley Academy is a secondary school in Bradford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 13th of 28 secondary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in March 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 17 March 2026, report published 13 May 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 March 2026
Pupils are positive about life in school and being part of this distinctive community. Leaders and staff offer a warm and caring welcome to all pupils, whatever their background and prior experience. Pupils feel safe and know they are valued. They have staff to turn to, when required. Leaders seek out pupils' views and look to act on these. Pupils have opportunities to take on leadership roles at school. They are proud of the contributions they are making to school life. Staff at the school get to know pupils well. They swiftly identify the individual needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Support is then provided effectively. Where pupils have other individual needs, staff plan and adapt support to meet these needs well. This helps pupils feel safe and cared for. Pupils are attending more often and enjoy their learning. They benefit from clear structures for learning and adjustments in their lessons. Pupils who require support benefit from appropriately targeted help. Throughout their time in school, pupils grow in their understanding of the high expectations for behaviour. Lessons are calm and conducive to learning. Pupils value social times. They know that bullying is not acceptable. Pupils appreciate how staff act quickly to help them resolve issues. Pupils’ achievement in public examinations has improved in recent times. Alongside this, improvements to the curriculum and teaching are having a positive impact on pupils currently in the school. Across year groups and subjects, pupils are acquiring the knowledge and skills they need to be successful. Pupils’ wider experiences are supporting their development and raising their aspirations for the future. They are well prepared for adult life.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is consistently taught well across all subjects.
- Leaders should continue to refine their actions to secure high attendance for all pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
77 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
356 pupils on roll, with places for 375
Schools near Valley Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 43.7 |
| Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 54.8 |
| Oasis Academy Lister Park | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 31.6 |
| Bradford Grammar School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 22.3 |
| Carlton Bolling | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 44.4 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Hobbs
- Phone
- 01274723439
- Address
- Cliffe Terrace, Bradford, BD8 7DX
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 139474
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.