School Term starts on Wednesday 6th September

School Term starts on Wednesday 6th September

School Re-opening for the new Academic Year Following the summer holidays, school will re-open on the following days. ·       Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 September Staff inset days. ·       Wednesday 6 September, 8.30am – Year 7 begin school. ·       Wednesday 6...
The Valley Leadership Academy pupils celebrate GCSE success

The Valley Leadership Academy pupils celebrate GCSE success

Celebrations are underway at The Valley Leadership Academy after pupils received their GCSE and BTec results. School staff and parents have today been celebrating with pupils at the school as they progress onto the next stage of their education or training. High...
School Term starts on Wednesday 6th September

The Valley’s cricketing star makes stunning county debut

A rising cricketing star from The Valley Leadership Academy got off to a fantastic start in her fledgling county career. After impressing for her club team, Abbie Bingham was selected to play for Lancashire County Cricket Club in both the under 15 and under 17s teams....
School Term starts on Wednesday 6th September

Pupil crowned triple world champion

The sporting accomplishments of a pupil from The Valley Leadership Academy reached new heights as he took home three gold medals from an international kickboxing competition. Brad Derbyshire was crowned champion across three different disciplines, representing Team...
Statement: Her Majesty The Queen

Statement: Her Majesty The Queen

Sir Mufti Hamid Patel CBE: “The Star family is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We wish to express our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family and to the nation as a whole. “By any measure, Her Majesty’s dedication to the UK...
The Valley pupils celebrate on GCSE results day

The Valley pupils celebrate on GCSE results day

The Valley Leadership Academy community is celebrating after its pupils overcame the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic to complete their GCSEs. Sitting exams for the first time since 2019, pupils have valiantly overcome two years of disruption to their education,...
Ambitions high for Valley pupils on Cambridge visit

Ambitions high for Valley pupils on Cambridge visit

The Valley Leadership Academy gave some of its pupils an inspiring opportunity to visit one of the most prestigious universities in the country. Involving a selection of Year 9 and 10 pupils, the trip to Cambridge University hoped to raise aspirations and allow the...
School develops next generation of sports leaders

School develops next generation of sports leaders

Pupils at The Valley Leadership Academy have embarked on a sports leadership programme to give them the skills and knowledge to lead and officiate at local schools sporting events. Through the Sports Leaders initiative, pupils experience a range of roles including...