Arbour Vale School

About Arbour Vale School

Arbour Vale School is an academy special sponsor led in Farnham Royal, Slough, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 359 pupils on roll. It is part of ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 49.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Slough →

School Type

Academy special sponsor led

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

359 / 375 (96%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Farnham Road, Farnham Royal, Slough, SL2 3AE

Phone

01753515560

Head Teacher

Neil Sykes

Website

www.arbourvaleschool.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Arbour Vale School?

Arbour Vale School is an academy special sponsor led in Farnham Royal, Slough, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Arbour Vale School have?

Arbour Vale School has 359 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Arbour Vale School's Ofsted rating?

Arbour Vale School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023).

How does Arbour Vale School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Arbour Vale School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Arbour Vale School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Arbour Vale School is part of ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Arbour Vale School?

Arbour Vale School is located at Farnham Road, Farnham Royal, Slough, SL2 3AE.