Arrow Valley First School
Details
| Age Range | 3-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Address | Colts Lane, B98 0LH |
| School Website | www.arrowvalleyfirstschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1527528111 |
| URN | 148140 |
School Census
| Total | 152 |
| Girls/Boys | 67/85 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.1%/55.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 46 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 27.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/02/2024 | Good |
| 10/12/2019 | Inadequate |
| 08/03/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/12/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 08/03/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Ipsley CofE Middle School
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
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Tenacres First School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Quibury Close, , B98 0PB
Arrow Vale High School
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Moons Moat First School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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