Arrow Vale High School is a mainstream secondary school in Redditch, Worcestershire, for children and young people aged 13 to 18. In January 2026, 109 of its 843 pupils (12.9%) were getting SEN support and 37 (4.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 13–18
- 843 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Worcestershire.
12.9% get SEN support
109 of 843 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.4% have an EHC plan
37 of 843 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health33
- Autism32
- Speech, language and communication28
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia23
- Moderate learning difficulty20
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 843 (places for 972)
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Rash (Principal)
- Part of
- Central Region Schools Trust
- Free school meals
- 27.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Worcestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 138505
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Worcestershire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, December 2018; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in December 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Matchborough First School Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–9 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Your Ideas School Independent · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Kingfisher School Special school · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.4 miles
- Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Ipsley CofE Middle School Middle · Ages 9–13 · SEN support 16.1%, EHC plans 4.5% 0.2 miles
- Arrow Valley First School Primary · Ages 3–9 · SEN support 30.7%, EHC plans 2.2% 0.5 miles
- Tenacres First School Primary · Ages 5–9 · SEN support 14.1%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Worcestershire SEND schools in Worcestershire
Questions about Arrow Vale High School
How many pupils at Arrow Vale High School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 109 of the 843 pupils (12.9%) were getting SEN support and 37 (4.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Arrow Vale High School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (33 pupils), autism (32 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (28 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Arrow Vale High School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Arrow Vale High School?
Through Worcestershire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Arrow Vale High School?
You can ask for Arrow Vale High School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Arrow Vale High School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Matchborough First School Academy, about 0.3 miles away.
Where is Arrow Vale High School?
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF, in Worcestershire.
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