Arrow Vale High School
Details
| Age Range | 13-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Address | Matchborough Way, B98 0GF |
| School Website | www.arrowvaleacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1527526800 |
| URN | 138505 |
School Census
| Total | 839 |
| Girls/Boys | 406/433 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.4%/51.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 200 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/12/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/12/2018 | Outstanding |
| 30/04/2014 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 04/12/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 18.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.49 |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | 18% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.52 |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.96 |
| Progress 8 | 0.25 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 41% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 18% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Ipsley CofE Middle School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Winyates Way, Winyates, B98 0UB
Matchborough First School Academy
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Matchborough Way, , B98 0GD
Kingfisher School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Clifton Close, , B98 0HF
Tenacres First School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Quibury Close, , B98 0PB
Arrow Valley First School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Colts Lane, , B98 0LH