Fir Vale School was granted Academy status by the Fir Vale School was granted Academy status by the Department for Education on 1st November 2012.
The school says it “will continue to ensure every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The school will continue to have an outstanding teaching and support team and work closely with the local community.”
However, Academy status means that funding for the school comes direct from the Government instead of the Council, which will no longer have control over it.