Arrow Vale High School

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Arrow Vale High School.

Redditch, B980GF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 13-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.1%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
4 December 2018
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Matchborough Way
Redditch, B980GF
Phone
1527526800
Website
arrowvaleschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138505
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF
Website
https://www.arrowvaleschool.org.uk/
Age range
13-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
972 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
866
Free School Meals
28.6% (248 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
80 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
144
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
866 pupils
13-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Speech & Drama (VRQ Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Film Studies (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aim High Excel Discover Believe

Head Teacher's Message

Arrow Vale presents a welcoming, inclusive ethos led by Principal Matthew Rash, emphasising ambitious, resilient, and compassionate students, a broad and diverse curriculum, high standards, student leadership, and collaboration within the Central Region Schools Trust to provide life-enhancing opportunities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Homework support club (LRC)

Sports

Football (3G pitch) Netball (Netball Courts) Dance (Dance Studio) Fitness (Fitness Suite)

Facilities

State-of-the-art sports lab New fitness suite Self-contained dance studio 3G Football Pitch 8 ICT suites 2 Mac suites The Olympus Café A modern and spacious Sixth Form area A modern theatre with full lighting, audio and video capabilities Industry standard hair salon Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Arrow Vale Sports Centre (P&E Sports)

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Rationale 2022-23 academic year Curriculum Overviews for Art (Year 9/10/11/12/13) Curriculum Overviews for Maths Curriculum Overviews for Drama Curriculum Overviews for English Curriculum Overviews for Film Studies Curriculum Overviews for Food and Nutrition Curriculum Overviews for Geography Curriculum Overviews for History Curriculum Overviews for MFL (Spanish, French) Curriculum Overviews for Music Curriculum Overviews for PSHE, RSHE and CEIAG Curriculum Overviews for Psychology Curriculum Overviews for RE Curriculum Overviews for 3D Design DT

SEND Provision

Arrow Vale’s Learning Support Department provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for learners with diverse needs. The SENCo and a Director of SEND oversee provision, supported by a team including HLTA and Achievement Assistants. The department offers differentiated lessons, a ‘Key Worker’ role for some SEND and disabled students, and extensive collaboration with outside agencies. Resources include Dyslexia Friendly books, the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), and exam access arrangements considered with medical evidence. The Discover Plus programme is available in Year 9, there are break and lunchtime clubs, and the LRC is open after school for homework support (3:00–3:45). External SEN services referenced include SENDIASS, CAMHS, and other local specialists.

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