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Arbour Vale School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: The curriculum is interesting and engaging, tailored to each pupil’s individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, thoughtful, and show positive attitudes to learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff respond sensitively to help pupils manage their feelings and regulate their behavior.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at Arbour Vale, though some staff feel leaders are not always mindful of their workload pressures.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Sometimes teachers do not check carefully what pupils know and can do, leading to misconceptions.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some staff lack expertise in teaching phonics effectively.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Pupils’ EHC plans involve regular collaboration with parents and external specialists.
Communication with Parents: Leaders and governors ensure clear communication regarding pupils' individual EHC plans and needs.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions; responses are considered in inspections.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff trust leaders to handle conflicts and concerns effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Governors challenge leaders around the impact of actions to improve the quality of education and provide leadership training.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare, and staff quickly resolve any worries or problems pupils have.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding and work well with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy clubs like dancing, multisports, and crafts, showcasing singing talents locally and nationally.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils successfully manage responsibilities alongside extracurricular activities like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils in key stages 4 and 5 receive well-considered independent careers guidance.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils visit local colleges, apply for courses, and many move on to further education or work.
Support for SEND: Pupils are well supported through individual EHC plans, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.
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About Us
Arbour Vale School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 345 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-19 | 3-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.6 | 18.4 | 3.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 89 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 91 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.69% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 61.52% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.63% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 54.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 69.11% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 44.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 24.47% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 31% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 4.34 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 95.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 92.87% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 20.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 63.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 7.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 58.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 70.44% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 44.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 28.11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 34.72% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 4.53 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 94.67% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 92.93% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 22.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 63.2% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 78% | 6.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.59% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 62.29% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 43.59% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 23.47% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 30% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 4.1 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.45% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 93.73% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 68% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.45% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.09% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Arbour Vale School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1