Statutory Information
This page sets out the key school information and documents that we are required to make available to parents and to parents of prospective pupils.
All documents listed below are available in English. They can be accessed on this website and are also available for inspection at the school during the school day. Printed copies are available on request from the school office.
Key school information
Contact UsSchool name:
Spark Vale Academy
Address: CRT House. 176 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 5EE
Telephone: 0116 296 6569
Email: office@sparkvaleacademy.co.uk
Headteacher: Katie James
Proprietor: Mital Thanki
Governing body: Not applicable. Spark Vale Academy does not have a governing body.
Aims and ethos
We are an independent specialist school in the heart of the community, where pupils Belong, Grow and Thrive through safe relationships, personalised learning, and real world preparation.
Policies & Required Information
Admissions
Admissions Policy and arrangementsCurriculum and provision
See our curriculum pageBehaviour, exclusions and anti-bullying
Data Protection & GDPR
Data Protection & GDPR PolicyHealth and safety
Health and Safety Policy First aid, medicines & administration policySafeguarding
Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy Online Safety Policy Whistleblowing policyEAL statement
Spark Vale Academy does not currently have pupils with English as an additional language. If a pupil requires EAL support in future, we will assess need and put appropriate support in place so the pupil can access the curriculum.
AdmissionsSafeguarding
Particulars of our safeguarding arrangements are published on this website.
Academic performance
Academic performance information for the preceding school year is not yet available. This will be published when the school has reportable outcomes for the preceding school year, including any public examination results where relevant.
Ofsted & Inspection Information
Spark Vale Academy's published inspection information is available below, including the latest Ofsted report.
Latest Inspection ReportLast updated: 11 February 2026
Latest Update
Following a progress monitoring inspection in February 2026, Ofsted confirmed that Spark Vale Academy meets all of the independent school standards that were checked.
Previous inspection
In June 2025, the school's standard inspection identified unmet independent school standards, which were then addressed through the action plan and follow-up monitoring process.