Arbour Vale School
Arbour Vale School is an academy special sponsor led in Slough for pupils aged 2 to 19. It has 384 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Arbour Vale School is Good, from an inspection in February 2023. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: February 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Academy special sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Farnham Road Farnham Royal Slough SL2 3AE |
| Phone | 01753515560 |
| Reference Number | 145741 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 384 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 71.35%
Girls: 28.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 49.2% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| 2 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| 3 | 20 | 7 | 27 |
| 4 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| 5 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| 6 | 22 | 13 | 35 |
| 7 | 28 | 10 | 38 |
| 8 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| 9 | 27 | 4 | 31 |
| 10 | 27 | 11 | 38 |
| 11 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 12 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| 13 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 28.1% |
| White, British | 14.6% |
| Indian | 12.2% |
| Asian, Other | 8.3% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| African | 5.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
Arbour Vale School has demonstrated a strong overall performance in its first inspection under section 5, achieving a grade of 'Good' across all domains. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and caring environment for its pupils, who include those with significant medical and communication needs. The positive atmosphere is reflected in the students' attitudes, who feel safe and respected, contributing to a culture where they can thrive academically and personally. Leaders and governors show high aspirations for their students, collaborating effectively with external specialists to cater to varied individual needs through tailored education plans.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong supportive environment where pupils feel safe and cared for
- High staff aspirations leading to positive attitudes towards learning
- Engaging curriculum tailored to individual EHC plans
- Strong emphasis on personal development and character education
- Effective support for making informed career choices and transition to further education
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of phonics program affecting some pupils' reading progress
- Occasional failure to address misconceptions in pupils' knowledge
- Concerns about staff workload support from leadership
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 85 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 83 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -3.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -4.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Arbour Vale School is part of Orchard Hill College Academy Trust, which runs 12 schools. The nearest others:
- The PRIDE Academy West Drayton
- Bedelsford School Kingston Upon Thames
- Dysart School Surbiton
- St Philip's School Chessington
- Nightingale Community Academy London
- The Link School Croydon
- Carew Academy Wallington
- Unified Academy Dorking
- St Dominic's School Godalming
- Addington Valley Academy Croydon
What is Arbour Vale School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Arbour Vale School is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
When was Arbour Vale School last inspected by Ofsted?
Arbour Vale School was last inspected in February 2023.
How many pupils does Arbour Vale School have?
Arbour Vale School has 384 pupils on roll.
What age range does Arbour Vale School cover?
Arbour Vale School for pupils aged 2 to 19.
What are Arbour Vale School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Arbour Vale School?
Arbour Vale School is at Farnham Road, Farnham Royal, Slough, SL2 3AE.