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Arrow Vale High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Ian Mellor

corporate_fareCENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onRedditch, B98 0GF

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2018

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Students

839

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Attainment 8

38.8

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Worcestershire

#2,702 of 3,216 nationally

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Arrow Vale High School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Redditch, serving ages 13-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Arrow Vale High School is an academy sponsor led in Redditch, Worcestershire, admitting pupils aged 13-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 856 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.8, placing the school #28 in Worcestershire and #2,702 of 3,216 nationally. 31.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 34.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.16 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

31.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.1%

Entering EBacc23.20%

EBacc APS3.25

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.10%

EBacc APS3.49

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.53

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.96

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.52

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.2

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.16

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.7%

Achieving A*–A9.0%

Achieving A*–B34.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.0%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.48

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate91.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 October 2024

Inspection Report

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04 December 2018

Inspection Report

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30 April 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-12-04

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-04-30

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.3%(37 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 856 pupils. During this period, there were 52 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	856	52	6.1%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	861	121	14.1%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	853	72	8.4%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	866	58	6.7%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	877	79	9.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	837	59	7.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	839	32	3.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	846	42	5.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	828	34	4.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	833	49	5.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	840	44	5.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	829	25	3.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	831	6	0.7%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	835	34	4.1%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	795	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	795	37	4.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	804	25	3.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	729	31	4.3%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	735	37	5.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	745	25	3.4%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	691	25	3.6%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	696	22	3.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	705	7	1.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	661	5	0.8%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	671	23	3.4%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	687	37	5.4%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

81.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree26%

agree48%

disagree18%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree40%

disagree25%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree22%

disagree18%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree18%

agree6%

disagree41%

strongly disagree18%

dont know18%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree44%

disagree18%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree60%

disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree56%

disagree1%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree17%

agree49%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes75%

no25%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Haybridge High School and Sixth Form

The Chase

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

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Woodrush High School

Nunnery Wood High School