Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 24 February 2026
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
30%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
20 responses up to 6 January 2025 · 32% response rate
My child is happy at this school.
45% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
35% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
30% agreeMy child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
28% agreeThe school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
15% agreeOfsted inspected Arc School Old Arley on 24 February 2026 using a report card, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade. The school met Ofsted's safeguarding standards. It was graded Strong standard for leadership and governance; Expected standard for achievement, for curriculum and teaching, for inclusion, for personal development and wellbeing and for attendance and behaviour.
Arc School Old Arley had 43 pupils aged 7 to 16 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 70. It is a mixed school.
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