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Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.6 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
856
Capacity
972
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 84% nationally. While 50% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 12%. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 77% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.8 | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 50% | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 75 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
84%
My child makes good progress
78%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Behaviour is good
76%
Progress is communicated
73%
School keeps me informed
69%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other10.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Black African1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.29711, -1.89743 · B98 0GF
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138505
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.arrowvaleschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Arrow Vale High School rated by Ofsted?
Arrow Vale High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2018.
Is Arrow Vale High School a good school?
Arrow Vale High School scores 69.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Arrow Vale High School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Arrow Vale High School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Arrow Vale High School in GCSEs?
Arrow Vale High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.8. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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