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OpenSecondaryURN 143864

Vale of York Academy

Academy sponsor led · York · YO30 6ZS

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

656

Local authority

York

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in York, York, 656 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 24.2%. Diocese: Diocese of York.

Open schools in York
137
Secondary schools in York
13
Academies among open schools in York
47% (64)
Open schools in YO30
10
Secondary in YO30
1
Open schools in York LA
75
Secondary in York LA
9

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in YorkNear YO30

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
143864

Location

Address
Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without
Postcode
YO30 6ZS
Town
York
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
York
District
York
Constituency
York Outer
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
656
Boys / girls
326 / 330
School capacity
905
Capacity fill
656 / 905 (72%)
Free school meals
24.2%
FSM pupils
159
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Diocese
Diocese of York
Governance
Academy trust: HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Sheriden Hutchinson-Jones
Telephone
01904560000
Website
https://voy.hlt.academy/

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