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Arrow Vale High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Arrow Vale High School is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Redditch, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 13-18, with 856 pupils, and a capacity of 972 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

13-18

Age range

856

Pupils

972

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Arrow Vale High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Arrow Vale High School?

The catchment area for Arrow Vale High School is the geographic zone Worcestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Arrow Vale High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Worcestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →

Arrow Vale High School: 972 places, 88% filled: places available

Arrow Vale High School has a published admission number of 972 places. 856 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 972 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.1% of pupils at Arrow Vale High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Worcestershire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Worcestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Arrow Vale High School: School Information

Full address
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
13-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138505

Other Secondary Schools in Redditch

If Arrow Vale High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Redditch are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Arrow Vale High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Arrow Vale High School

What is the catchment area for Arrow Vale High School?

The catchment area for Arrow Vale High School is the geographic zone Worcestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Arrow Vale High School oversubscribed?

Arrow Vale High School has a capacity of 972 places and currently has 856 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Worcestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Arrow Vale High School?

Admission to Arrow Vale High School is managed by Worcestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Arrow Vale High School cover?

Arrow Vale High School is a secondary school in Redditch, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 13-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Arrow Vale High School?

Arrow Vale High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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