Welcome to Arrow Vale High School

Welcome to our Sixth Form. We believe that Arrow Vale Sixth Form is the natural progression for all Year 11 students.The School is immensely proud of its Sixth Form pupils and of what they achieve. As members of our Sixth Form, students will be part of a social and mature community in which they will be encouraged to excel in all aspects of their education as well as supported in all areas. Helped by committed teachers and their form tutor, they are encouraged to make the transition from ‘dependent’ to ‘independent’ learners. We feel that all our students should aspire to succeed and push themselves to achieve their best. We also strive to ensure all our students will acquire adult social skills along with their academic qualifications appropriate to their abilities and aspirations. Our student-centred curriculum, amazing facilities, fantastic teaching make this the ideal time to begin post 16 studies here at Arrow Vale. We understand the importance of building a positive relationship between parents/carers and the school and providing clear information for parents and students is just the start of building these relationships.We believe that the opportunities that students will be presented with will give them the potential to achieve their very best.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

13 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

856 Total

No. of Boys

441 (51.5%)

No. of Girls

415 (48.5%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

6.2%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.53%

A*/A grades

15.88%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

80%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:40%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:39%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:1%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

N/A

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

N/A

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:N/A
England:63%

Further education

School:N/A
England:4%

Employment

School:N/A
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:N/A
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 16, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas

Dec 19 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 13 - Feb 22

Easter

Mar 27 - Apr 12

May Half Term

May 22 - Jun 1


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Enrichment Activities

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Students in Sixth Form are able to Participate in a number of events / activities throughout the year; these include university tours, workshops, debates and cultural trips abroad

Senior Student Ambassadors
These will be chosen from Students in Year 13. This prestigious position is the most senior position a student can hold. The successful candidates act as the link between the student body and staff.
Student Leadership
This is very important for us. We provide opportunities to get involved as a student leaders chairing various committees from charity to Learning Forum. Students take the lead on improving the school and improving us as a learning community.
Events
Throughout the year we organise Sixth Form socials and end the year with a Prom for Year 13 students to celebrate their time they have spent at Arrow Vale Sixth Form and their achieve- ments during those years. A Prom Committee is set up to organise the event and make it a night to remember
Extra Curricular Activities
Sixth Form students are involved and often lead activities such as Young Enterprise as well as supporting in lower school lessons. In addition to this, the Sixth Form maintains the strong sporting enthusiasm generated in Years 9—11 and have gained successes in Football, Rugby, Hockey, Cross Country and Basketball. There is also a fitness gym available for stu- dents to use
Charity Fundraising
Throughout the year the Charity Com- mittee organises events to raise funds for various charities such as Children In Need and Comic/Sports Relief.

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed