The Aylesbury Vale Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Address: Paradise Orchard
Town/City: Aylesbury
County: Buckinghamshire
Postcode: HP18 0WS
Telephone Number: 01296 428551
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 3-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2009
Trust: The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Sponsor: Diocese Of Oxford

Staff and pupils

Executive Principal: Gavin Gibson
Capacity: 1440
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1857 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 129% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.1%

Location and administration

URN: 135879
DfE Number: 825/6905
UKPRN: 10027545
UPRN: 766340152
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire (E14001360)
Electoral Ward: Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead (E05015937)
Diocese: CE27(Diocese of Oxford)

Easting & Northing: 479143E, 215779N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 50' 8.37" N 0° 51' 9.55" W
Plus Code: 9C3XR4PW+7W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same sponsor

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Suzanne Cooper - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 23 April 2019.
  • Ms Carys Dorritt - Trustee. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 22 October 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Gabriel - Trustee. Appointed on 20 March 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 March 2027.
  • Mr Gavin Gibson - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Gavin Gibson - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2020.
  • Mrs Cathy Gouldstone - Trustee. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mr J Green - Trustee. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Ms Charlotte James - Member. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mrs Charlotte James - Trustee. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2025.
  • Mrs Charlotte James - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mr Gordon Joyner - Member. Appointed on 10 November 2008 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Ms Nilam Khuttan - Trustee. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 April 2026.
  • Ms Carla Martin - Trustee. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 21 February 2027.
  • Mrs Judith Morrey - Trustee. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2028.
  • Mr Mark Ramsbottom - Trustee. Appointed on 8 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 November 2028.
  • Mr Robin Scott - Trustee. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mr Robin Scott - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2025.
  • Mr Robin Scott - Member. Appointed on 11 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • The Oxford Diocesan Board of Education Sponsor - Member. Appointed on 10 November 2008 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Mr Tim Wilding - Trustee. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 February 2027.