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Arrow Vale High School

Redditch, B98 0GFSecondaryAges 13–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.38
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,400
of 3,141 nationally

About Arrow Vale High School

Arrow Vale High School is a mixed state secondary in Redditch, part of Worcestershire local authority, and it serves pupils from ages 13 to 18. Among the five schools in Redditch, it ranks third by Progress 8 score, placing it in the middle of the local pack. The top-performing peers in the wider Worcestershire area include Nunnery Wood High School, Prince Henry's High School, and Haybridge High School and Sixth Form, all of which post significantly higher Progress 8 scores. Arrow Vale’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in October 2024, confirmed that the school continues to maintain its Outstanding standards, a rating it has held since at least its previous graded inspection in 2018. The school is led by headteacher Matthew Rash and has capacity for 972 pupils, with 856 currently on roll. Just over 29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and gives some context to the school’s intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMatchborough Way, Redditch, Redditch, B98 0GF
HeadteacherMatthew Rash
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils856
Free School Meals (FSM)29.1%
School Capacity856 / 972 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolICT SuiteSports HallAstro TurfTheatreMusic RoomsScience LabsTennis CourtsGymnasiumDining HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

22

Sports

Cross CountryDanceMartial ArtsRoundersSwimmingCricketRowingTennisNetballHockey

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirModel United NationsDramaOrchestraFilm ClubCodingEco ClubBook ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: arrowvaleschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arrow Vale High School

Arrow Vale High School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.