At The Vale Primary Academy, we understand that starting school is an important step in your child’s life and we aim to make your child’s time with us as happy, enjoyable and successful as we possibly can.

We believe very strongly in a meaningful partnership with parents. Staff and Academy Advisory Body members all work together to support your child’s learning to help them achieve the best they can. 

Your views are important to us and we welcome your comments on how well the academy is doing and ways in which you think we can improve.  

The Academy Advisory Body is a corporate body. They have considerable responsibilities working as part of a governing body but not as individuals.

The Academy Advisory Body sets the general direction of the school, with the main aim always being to provide a high standard of education for all pupils of all abilities.

Members do not intervene in the day-to-day management of the school as this is the role of the Principal and senior leadership team.

The main role of the Academy Advisory Body is to:-

The Academy Advisory Body must have a professional attitude and use its collective skills to benefit the children, parents and community.

If you are interested in becoming a member or would like more information, please contact the academy. Email: info@thevpacademy.org.uk

If you have any concerns, ideas or would simply like to make contact with our Chair of AAB, you can make contact using the Academy email address or postal address marked clearly for their attention.

The postal address is: 

The Vale Primary Academy
Ferrybridge Road
Knottingley 
WF11 8JF

You can find out more about our Academy Advisory Board.