Special schoolData as of May 2026

Arbour Vale School

Farnham Road, Farnham Royal, Slough, SL2 3AE

A Good-rated special school in Slough where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy special sponsor led

Pupils

359

Ages

2-19

FSM

40.2%

Capacity

375

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

6.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Arbour Vale School

Arbour Vale School is a secondary school in Slough, Slough. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 359 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Farnham Road, Slough, SL2 3AE | More schools in Slough

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Arbour Vale School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2023 — Good
Jun 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Arbour Vale School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Arbour Vale School

What is Arbour Vale School's Ofsted rating?

Arbour Vale School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Arbour Vale School's latest exam results?

Arbour Vale School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Arbour Vale School located?

Arbour Vale School is a secondary school in Slough, Slough (SL2 3AE).

How many pupils attend Arbour Vale School?

Arbour Vale School has around 359 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Arbour Vale School with other schools?

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