Arrow Valley First School
Colts Lane, Redditch, B98 0LHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Arrow Valley First School is a primary school in Redditch for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 17 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
Pupils and the adults employed here all enjoy being part of Arrow Valley. One member of staff, summing up the view of other colleagues, said, 'I love coming to work here.' The 'Valley Values' are at the heart of the school's work. Pupils fully embrace them, to be 'safe, kind, hard-working, resilient, respectful, and honest'. The school wants all pupils to do as well as they can. It has successfully prioritised raising standards in reading, writing and mathematics, including for disadvantaged pupils. There are high standards expected of behaviour, to which pupils adhere. They are friendly to each other and polite to visitors. Some pupils struggle in managing their behaviour and emotions. The school has put in place measures to ensure that these pupils can be included successfully in the life of the school. Attendance is improving strongly. All staff are vigilant to ensure that pupils feel safe. Their tagline is, 'It could happen here.' Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities to bring their learning to life. These include watching a four-string quartet perform, going on a field trip to the local country park and learning to swim. They are articulate and can use a wide subject-specific vocabulary when talking about their experiences.
What the school should improve
- Leadership and monitoring are still new in some foundation subjects. As a result, pupils' written work in these subjects does not reflect what they have learned and can recall verbally. Leaders should ensure that expectations of writing are as consistently high in all subjects as they are in English.
- There is not a shared understanding among leaders and governors of where leadership of EAL lies. As a result, staff are not as well informed about pupils' backgrounds and needs as they are for pupils with SEND. Leaders should ensure that leadership of EAL raises all staff knowledge and understanding of pupils' EAL needs.
Pupil numbers and mix
137 pupils on roll, with places for 234
Schools near Arrow Valley First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipsley CofE Middle School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Tenacres First School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Moons Moat First School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Matchborough First School Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Church Hill Middle School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Callanan
- Phone
- 01527528111
- Address
- Colts Lane, Redditch, B98 0LH
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 148140
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.