Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Arrow Vale High School is a secondary school in Redditch for ages 13 to 18. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in Redditch. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 December 2018, report published 13 January 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils understand and share the school's aspiration to 'aim high'. The school is working to improve outcomes so that all pupils achieve these high aspirations. Pupils understand that the school treats them as the individuals they are. The school is highly inclusive, where everyone is valued. Pupils speak positively about the support they receive from staff and enjoy their learning. There is a strong culture of safeguarding and well-being across the school. Pupils are safe and say they are happy in school. Parents and carers are very supportive of the school's ethos. There is a highly purposeful atmosphere around the school. Pupils focus on their learning well, work hard and want to learn. Teachers speak calmly with any pupil who loses concentration and offer support to help them regain focus. During social times, pupils mix with others in a calm and orderly manner. Pupils know who to talk to about any concerns they may have. The school places a strong emphasis on pupils' wider development. Pupils say they really appreciate the wide range of leadership roles they have. Sixth-form students organise committees to support local and national charities. Students also lead assemblies for younger pupils, including around online safety. Many pupils regularly attend a range of enrichment clubs across the year, including musical theatre and 'evil genius'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, some teachers do not use assessments well enough to check what pupils know and remember over time. This means that gaps in pupils' knowledge are not identified and addressed consistently. The school should ensure that all teachers use assessments consistently and adapt their teaching to ensure that any gaps in learning are closed so that pupils are well prepared for their next stage.
- Some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, miss too much school. This affects their learning and achievement. The school should further build on its current effective work with parents and external agencies to ensure that the barriers that stop pupils attending school are removed.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
224 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
67 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
843 pupils on roll, with places for 972
Schools near Arrow Vale High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 29.8 |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.2 |
| Studley High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.3 |
| Ridgeway Secondary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Rash
- Phone
- 01527526800
- Address
- Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 138505
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.