Arbour Vale School is a vibrant and welcoming special school where we aim to provide a caring, safe and happy environment for everyone. We believe that all children should be able to achieve their full potential irrespective of their personal learning needs. We offer an individualised curriculum and ensure all of our pupils enjoy positive educational experiences. At Arbour Vale we celebrate our pupils’ differences and ensure we have an inclusive school community.
In November 2018 we joined Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (OHCAT), which has a wealth of experience in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. Through OHCAT we are able to share the very best practice and ensure all our pupils have access to a quality learning experience from Early Years through to age 25 and beyond.
We are very aware that good relationships between parents and Arbour Vale School are essential. Our learning community is enriched by both formal and informal opportunities to meet with staff, professional agencies and other parents/carers to ensure that we continue to work collaboratively and secure the best for our children. I encourage any prospective parent/carer to visit the school and see first-hand, the learning community we continue to build together.
Mr Neil Sykes - Principal
“We are Innovative, Creative and Passionate about Learning”
The Occupational Therapy department are hosting a training session for families at Arbour Vale School. This is being held on Wednesday 22nd June from 9.30-11am. This session has been set up in response to parent feedback and will give families …
Preparations are underway for Enterprise Week which will take place from Monday 27th June to Friday 1st July. Pupils will spend the week developing their business ideas and making products that they can sell. The week will culminate with a …
Pupils at Arbour Vale School held a party fit for royalty to celebrate the 70 years that the Queen has been on the throne. All 330 pupils, staff, parents, carers, governors and supporters joined together for a whole day of …
We will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Thursday 26th May with a pageant, musical entertainment and a raffle with some amazing prizes. Children can come to school dressed like royalty and will have the chance to make their …