The Vale Academy pupils in a maths lesson

Integrity, Ambition, Excellence

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The Vale Academy pupils on the school playground

Integrity, Ambition, Excellence

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The Vale Academy pupils in the school library

Integrity, Ambition, Excellence

Integrity, Ambition, Excellence

The Vale Academy pupils on own clothes day

Welcome to The Vale Academy

At The Vale Academy we provide an education to challenge our children's minds, motivate them to open their hearts and inspire them to be creative.

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News / 06 Feb

The Vale Academy Nursery Travels Back in Time for Dinosaur Day

News / 27 Jun

Incredible Success for Pupils at County QuadKids Athletics Competition

News / 20 May

How Forest School at The Vale Academy in Dunstable Nurtures Excellence in Primary Education

News / 05 Mar

Sporting Success at The Vale Academy

News / 04 Oct

Dunstable in Bloom

News / 02 Sep

Welcome to our new website

The Vale Academy - 25 Jun 2026

4JC enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in the shade, taking part in wellbeing activities and cooling off with ice lollies.

The Vale Academy - 25 Jun 2026

5LC had a fabulous time learning and rehearsing their Morris Dance to an English folk song! When they finished perfecting their dance, they perform to their peers!

The Vale Academy - 23 Jun 2026

We loved celebrating Father's Day with our pupils and their dads, grandads and special guests! The morning was filled with tea and coffee, bacon rolls and lots of fun! Thank you to all those who joined us and made it such a memorable event!

The Vale Academy - 22 Jun 2026

☀️ Hot Weather Update ☀️ With the temperatures set to be very high over the coming days, we are putting as many safety measures in place as possible to help keep everyone cool and comfortable. We have: ✅ Put up gazebos to provide additional shade for pupils ✅ Moved tables into shaded areas ✅ Opened up Forest School for extra shade and outdoor space ✅ Set up water stations around the school ✅ Hired industrial fans for our communal areas to help keep temperatures down To support these measures, please ensure your child comes to school with: 🧢 A sun hat 💧 A filled water bottle ☀️ Sun cream applied before school (and packed if appropriate) Thank you for your support as we work together to keep everyone safe during the hot weather

The Vale Academy - 22 Jun 2026

** School Production Postponed** We have made the difficult decision to postpone our Madagascar Show until next week due to the red weather warning. Families will be receiving a letter with further details. Thank you for your support and understanding.

The Vale Academy - 19 Jun 2026

🔔 We're hiring! Join our team as a Learning Support Assistant and play an important part in supporting pupils throughout their learning journey. Working alongside teachers, you'll help children engage with learning, develop confidence and thrive both in and beyond the classroom. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's education, apply today using the link below. ⬇️ https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138714/EDV-2026-VA-99640

The Vale Academy - 18 Jun 2026

What a fantastic day Meerkats class had at Whipsnade Zoo! ☀️🐻🐧🦁 As well as seeing some amazing animals, the children enjoyed educational talks and fun interactive games, discovering fascinating facts about the bears, penguins, rhinos and lions. A day full of learning, laughter and wonderful memories! #WhipsnadeZoo #Zoo #Dunstable #PrimarySchool

The Vale Academy - 16 Jun 2026

5LC had a great time with learning about Place Value Charts! The children absolutely loved creating their place value charts and were so engaged throughout the activity. They enjoyed it so much that they immediately asked when they could do it again!

The Vale Academy - 15 Jun 2026

Along with Owls Class, Foxes Class also enjoyed a wondeful day at Whipsnade Zoo on Friday! Thank you to all the brilliant staff who made the day such a fun one out!

The Vale Academy - 15 Jun 2026

Owl class had a fantastic day at Whipsnade Zoo on Friday! They saw rhinos, baby elephants and so many more cute animals! They were lucky enough to arrive in time to see the otters have their lunch and enjoyed exploring the butterfly house! We’re so proud of our pupils for their excellent behaviour and for being wonderful ambassadors for The Vale Academy!

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