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 special 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
Curriculum
See our curriculum pageCurriculum & Therapeutic Approach Policy (Request from School Office)Relationships & Sex Education Policy (Request from the School Office)Behaviour, Exclusions and Anti-Bullying
Positive relationships policy (Request from School Office)Suspension & Permanent Exclusion policy (Request from School Office)Anti Bullying Policy (Request from School Office)Data Protection
Data Protection & Information Governance Policy (Request from School Office)Privacy Notice - Parents & CarersPrivacy Notice - PupilsPrivacy Notice - StaffPrivacy Notice - RecruitmentHealth and safety
Health and Safety Policy (Request from School Office)First Aid, Allergies, Medicines & Administration Policy (Request from School Office)EAL 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.