Arrow Valley First School, based in Redditch, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Arrow Valley First School currently has around 152 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73%). other white pupils make up about 14.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Colts Lane, Redditch, B98 0LH |
| Website: | www.arrowvalleyfirstschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01527528111 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Callanan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148140 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 234 |
| Number of Pupils: | 152 |
| Number of Boys: | 76 |
| Number of Girls: | 76 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.00% | 111 |
| Other White | 14.50% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 5 |
| African | 3.30% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 2.60% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Way First School Colts Lane , Winyates West B98 0LH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Valley First School Colts Lane , B98 0LH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenacres First School Quibury Close , Winyates East B98 0PB | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moons Moat First School Cleeve Close , Church Hill B98 9HR | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, St John Fisher Catholic First School Loxley Close , Church Hill B98 9JL | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Vale Community High School - A Specialist Sports College Green Sward Lane , Matchborough West B98 0EN | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale High School Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redditch, St Peter's CofE Middle School Lowlands Lane , Winyates B98 0JL | - not rated | 387 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School Winyates Way , Winyates B98 0UB | - not rated | 521 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Moatfield Middle School Easenhall Lane , Matchborough B98 0BJ | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Middle School Wood Piece Lane , Church Hill B98 9LR | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Worcestershire College Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Ideas School Dilwyn Close , B98 0BU | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.