Compare Arrow Vale High School and Ridgeway Secondary School

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Arrow Vale High School (Secondary) in Redditch; Ridgeway Secondary School (Secondary) in Redditch — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Arrow Vale High School and Ridgeway Secondary School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Redditch. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Arrow Vale High School), published Jan 2019. The lowest is 4 (Ridgeway Secondary School), published Dec 2021. The most recent inspection on record is for Ridgeway Secondary School (Dec 2021). average roll around ≈ 600, combined total ≈ 1,200, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST and SHIRES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Arrow Vale High School B98 0GF	Ridgeway Secondary School B96 6BD
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Redditch B98 0GF	Redditch B96 6BD
Latest Ofsted	1 13 Jan 2019	4 21 Dec 2021
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	972	600
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST	SHIRES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.arrowvaleschool.org.uk	www.ridgewaysecondary.org.uk
Telephone	01527526800	01527892867
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Arrow Vale High School

B98 0GF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Redditch
B98 0GF
Ofsted: 1 13 Jan 2019
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.arrowvaleschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01527526800

Ridgeway Secondary School

B96 6BD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Redditch
B96 6BD
Ofsted: 4 21 Dec 2021
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SHIRES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.ridgewaysecondary.org.uk
Telephone: 01527892867

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.