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Valley Academy

Cliffe Terrace, Bradford, BD8 7DX

OPENSECONDARYAGES 11-16MIXEDOFSTED · REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT
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Profile
TypeFree schools
PrincipalMrs Jane Hobbs
PhaseSecondary
Local authorityBradford
Pupils on roll356
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Capacity375
ConstituencyBradford West
AdmissionsNon-selective
WardManningham
Religious characterDoes not apply
Opened02-09-2013
GenderMixed
PostcodeBD8 7DX
URN139474
Ofsted · S5 Inspection · 2026-03-17
Ex
Quality of education
Ex
Behaviour & attitudes
Ex
Personal development
Ex
Leadership & management
No
Early years
No
Sixth form
O Outstanding G Good RI Requires improvement I Inadequate

PUBLISHED 2026-05-13 · INSPECTION 10428637 · FULL REPORT ↗

DateTypeOverall
2026-03-17S5 Inspection
2023-06-13S5 InspectionRequires improvement
Trust

Member of Delta Academies Trust - school sponsor, joined 01/02/2026.

Member of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/02/2026. Incorporated at Companies House as 07386086 → ltds.uk ↗

GROUP UID 4475 · UKPRN 10055739 · GROUP UID 4474

Governing body · 20 governors
GovernorFirst appointedTerm endsTenureStatus
Mrs Pam EsslerChair of Local Governing Body21 May 202620 May 2030
6m
ACTIVE
Mr Chris SchofieldChair of Trustees5 Feb 202429 Jan 2026
3y
LAPSED
Ms Nazish AroojLocal Governor21 May 202620 May 2030
6m
ACTIVE
Mrs Nazish AroojTrustee9 Dec 202429 Jan 2026
2y
LAPSED
Mrs Pamela EsslerTrustee29 May 202429 Jan 2026
2y
LAPSED
Mrs Louise FoulgerChief Financial Officer1 Apr 202429 Jan 2026
3y
LAPSED
Mr Steve HawthornTrustee15 Jan 202329 Jan 2026
4y
LAPSED
Mrs Jane HobbsAccounting Officer1 Sep 202229 Jan 2026
4y
LAPSED
Mr Mark HughesMember6 Sep 201629 Jan 2026
10y
LAPSED
Mr Wayne JacobsLocal Governor21 May 202120 May 2030
5y
ACTIVE
Mr Wayne JacobsMember6 Sep 201629 Jan 2026
10y
LAPSED
Mr Wayne JacobsTrustee25 Apr 202429 Jan 2026
3y
LAPSED
Ms Rachael JamesGovernance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT)1 Sep 202129 Jan 2026
5y
LAPSED
Mr Robert MoonTrustee1 Sep 202429 Jan 2026
2y
LAPSED
Mr Shariq MumtazLocal Governor21 May 202620 May 2030
6m
ACTIVE
Mr Shariq MumtazTrustee12 Dec 202229 Jan 2026
4y
LAPSED
Ms Emma NultyTrustee12 Dec 202229 Jan 2026
4y
LAPSED
Mrs Susan SharplesLocal Governor21 May 202620 May 2030
6m
ACTIVE
Mrs Susan SharplesTrustee9 Sep 202229 Jan 2026
4y
LAPSED
OIAM TrusteesMember6 Sep 201629 Jan 2026
10y
LAPSED