Arbour Vale School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Address | Farnham Road, SL2 3AE |
| School Website | www.arbourvaleschool.org |
| Telephone | 1753515560 |
| URN | 145741 |
School Census
| Total | 342 |
| Girls/Boys | 114/228 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 33.3%/66.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 45.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 132 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/01/2023 | Good |
| 13/06/2017 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 10/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 January 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -5.7 |
| Writing Progress | -3.2 |
| Maths Progress | -4.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 14% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 29.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 13.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 12.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 31.3% |
| white british ethnic origin | 14.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 12% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
(0.13 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Farnham Road, , SL2 3AA
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Road, , SL2 3AW
Beechwood School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Long Readings Lane, , SL2 1QE
Claycots School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Monksfield Way, , SL2 1QX
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Penn Road, , SL2 1PH