Education that changes what you believe is possible
Green Valley Academy is an independent higher education provider at The Atrium in Luton, delivering university-level programmes in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton.
The Green Valley Academy campus entrance.
Our Mission
At Green Valley Academy, our mission is to empower individuals through accessible, high-quality education that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and contributes to national and global development.
We create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment that nurtures critical thinking, innovation and employability, ensuring that every learner achieves their full potential.
Our Vision
To be recognised as a leading independent education provider that bridges further and higher education through excellence, collaboration and opportunity, fostering partnerships that promote lifelong learning and social mobility.
Students in our learning spaces.
Library and study spaces at The Atrium.
Our Campus
Our campus is The Atrium, Burrs Place, Luton LU1 3BE, a short walk from Luton town centre and railway station, with direct trains from London St Pancras International. It provides modern teaching rooms, library and independent study space, IT facilities and social areas designed for learning and for belonging.
It is a safe, clean and professional environment, and we expect every member of the Academy to care for it as their own. Students also have access to the University of Wolverhampton's digital library and online learning resources.
Visit us. We welcome prospective students and their families to see the campus before applying.
Our Partnership with the University of Wolverhampton
Green Valley Academy delivers its higher education provision in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, whose 'University of Opportunity' ethos aligns with our own values of inclusivity and excellence.
Programmes are taught at Green Valley Academy and are subject to the University of Wolverhampton's academic regulations, quality assurance arrangements and award standards. Through this partnership we:
- Deliver recognised pathways: foundation, undergraduate and progression routes that reflect UK university academic standards and values.
- Widen participation: opening access to higher education for non-traditional, mature and first-generation learners.
- Serve our communities: strengthening regional and national provision for diverse student communities in Luton, the wider region and beyond.
- Enhance academic practice: collaborating on curriculum design, teaching quality and student support.
Teaching at Green Valley Academy.
Our Programme
Green Valley Academy currently delivers one undergraduate programme, taught at The Atrium and awarded by the University of Wolverhampton.
BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year
Understand population health, prevent ill health and promote wellbeing. The Foundation Year builds your academic writing, research and study skills before you progress into the degree itself, so no previous specialist experience is required.
View the full course details, including modules, entry requirements and how to apply.
BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year.
Our Values
At Green Valley Academy, values are behaviours. They guide every decision we take: in the classroom, in our governance and in how we treat one another.
Integrity
Upholding honesty, transparency and accountability in all that we do.
Integrity means being honest when nobody is checking.Excellence
Striving for the highest standards in teaching, learning and institutional governance.
Excellence means refusing to accept "good enough" merely because a box has been ticked.Inclusivity
Embracing diversity and ensuring equal access for all learners.
Inclusivity means more than accepting diversity: it means actively ensuring that other people belong.Collaboration
Building meaningful partnerships that enhance student and community outcomes.
We work with our students, our staff and our University partner, not around them.Innovation
Encouraging creativity and forward-thinking across academic and professional practice.
We look for better ways to teach, support and include, and we act on what we learn.The GVA Compact
These are the mutual commitments between you and the Academy, set out in full in the Student Handbook. They are not decoration. Each one is delivered in practice.
Our Educational Commitments
- To maintain academic quality and integrity consistent with the University of Wolverhampton's regulations and UK higher education expectations, including the UK Quality Code and the Office for Students' regulatory framework.
- To promote student-centred learning, embedding flexibility, digital engagement and real-world relevance.
- To ensure quality assurance and enhancement through continuous monitoring, student voice and stakeholder feedback.
- To contribute meaningfully to the social, cultural and economic development of our community and the wider region.
The Green Valley Academy team.
Ready to Join Us?
Speak to Green Valley Academy Admissions about your eligibility, preferred intake and application process.