Arrow Valley First School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Colts Lane Redditch Worcestershire B98 0LH |
| Reference Number | 148140 |
Arrow Valley First School, part of Central Region Schools Trust, has received a 'Good' rating in all evaluated areas during its first inspection since opening in April 2021. The school fosters an environment where both pupils and staff feel valued, with strong adherence to its core values known as the 'Valley Values'. The emphasis on high standards in reading, writing, and mathematics is evident, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, who are well supported. However, some curriculum areas are still developing leadership, impacting the quality of work in certain subjects compared to English standards.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 152 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| 2 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 3 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 4 | 23 | 13 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73% |
| White, Other | 14.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a positive school environment and embrace the school's values.
- There is a strong focus on raising standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Effective support is provided to pupils who struggle with reading.
- Pupils demonstrate respect and kindness towards each other.
- The school has developed a well-structured and ambitious curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum leadership is new in some foundation subjects affecting work quality.
- There is a lack of shared understanding about leadership of EAL among staff.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ipsley CofE Middle School
WINYATES WAY, WINYATES, REDDITCH, B98 0UB |
0.3 miles |
|
Tenacres First School
Quibury Close, Winyates East, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0PB |
0.43 miles |
|
Moons Moat First School
Cleeve Close, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HR |
0.53 miles |
|
Your Ideas School
Dilwyn Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0BU |
0.78 miles |
|
Matchborough First School Academy
Matchborough Way, Matchborough East, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0GD |
0.8 miles |
|
Church Hill Middle School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR |
0.87 miles |
|
Abbeywood First School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR |
0.88 miles |
|
Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Henley Road, Mappleborough Green, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7DR |
1.06 miles |
|
Woodfield Academy
Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH |
1.17 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HA |
1.21 miles |
|
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue, St. Georges C of E First School and Nursery, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8LU |
1.29 miles |
|
Beoley First School
Beoley Lane, Beoley, Beoley First School, Beoley Lane. B98 9an, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9AN |
1.32 miles |
|
Oak Hill First School
Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7JU |
1.32 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow Centre, Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RY |
1.48 miles |
|
St Stephen's CofE First School
Mabey Avenue, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HW |
1.53 miles |
|
Woodrow First School
Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UZ |
1.65 miles |
|
Holyoakes Field First School
Cookridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF |
2.1 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE First School
Plymouth Road North, Southcrest, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4NU |
2.1 miles |
|
Studley Infants' School
High Street, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7HJ |
2.25 miles |
|
Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT |
2.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF |
0.55 miles |
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Kingfisher School
Clifton Close, Matchborough, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0HF |
0.89 miles |
|
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HB |
1.59 miles |
|
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UH |
1.62 miles |
|
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8DW |
1.69 miles |
|
Studley High School
Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QX |
2.49 miles |
|
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PQ |
2.65 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX |
2.82 miles |
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Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD |
3.98 miles |
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Graduately Developing Futures
Flourishing Fields Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Hopwood, Worcestershire, B48 7BB |
4.86 miles |