Admissions Arrangements
The school’s admissions arrangements explain how places are allocated when applications exceed the number of places available. They set out the admission number for each year group, the oversubscription criteria used to prioritise applications, and details of how parents or carers can apply for a place. The arrangements also include information about in-year admissions and the process for appealing an admissions decision. These arrangements are reviewed annually and are published to ensure the admissions process is fair, transparent and compliant with statutory requirements.
Admissions
Admissions Policy – Arena Academy 2026-2027
Admissions Policy – Arena Academy 2025-2026
Behaviour
The school’s Behaviour Policy sets out the standards of conduct expected from pupils and the steps taken to promote a safe, respectful and positive learning environment. It explains rewards and sanctions, behaviour expectations, approaches to supporting pupils, and how incidents of poor behaviour are managed. The policy aims to ensure consistency, fairness and high standards across the school while supporting pupils to make positive choices.
Behaviour and Rewards Policy – Arena Academy 2025-2026
Attendance and Punctuality Policy – Arena Academy 2025-2026
Careers Programme Information
The school’s careers programme helps pupils develop the knowledge, skills and aspirations needed for future education, training and employment. It includes impartial careers information and guidance, employer encounters, workplace experiences, and support with post‑16 and post‑18 pathways. Information about the careers programme, careers leader and how the school meets the Gatsby Benchmarks is available below.
Careers
Careers Information, Education,Advice and Guidance
Charging and remissions policies
The school’s Charging and Remissions Policy explains when charges may be made for activities, resources or services provided by the school, and the circumstances in which charges may be waived or reduced. The policy ensures a fair and transparent approach to charging while supporting equal access to educational opportunities for all pupils, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Charging and Remissions Policy 2025-2026
Complaints Policy
The school’s Complaints Policy outlines the process for raising and resolving concerns about the school’s services, decisions or actions. It explains the stages of the complaints procedure, expected timescales, and how concerns will be investigated fairly, transparently and respectfully. The policy aims to ensure that all complaints are handled consistently and that opportunities for improvement are identified where appropriate.
Complaints Policy 2025-2026
Contact Details
The school’s contact details provide parents, carers, pupils and other stakeholders with the information needed to get in touch with the school. This includes the school’s address, telephone number, email address, key contact information (including our SENCO), and details of who to contact with enquiries. Clear and accurate contact information helps ensure effective communication and access to school services.
Contact
Curriculum
The school’s curriculum information explains what pupils are taught in each subject and year group, including the knowledge, skills and understanding they are expected to develop. It provides an overview of the school’s curriculum intent, implementation and progression, helping parents and carers understand what their children will learn and how learning is organised across the school.
Curriculum
Curriculum Policy (Inc SMSC) – Arena Academy 2025-2026
RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) Policy 2025-2026
Accessibility Plan – Arena Academy 2025-2028
Homework Policy – Arena Academy 2025-2026
Music Development Plan 25-26
Remote Learning
Missions and Values
The school’s missions and values reflect its vision, culture and guiding principles. They set out the beliefs and expectations that shape daily life within the school, promoting an environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best, show respect for others, and contribute positively to the school community. These values underpin teaching, learning, behaviour and personal development across the school.
Missions & Values
Financial Information
The school’s financial information provides transparency about how public funds are used to support pupils’ education. This includes details such as funding allocations, financial statements, executive pay information (where applicable), and links to government services that provide information about school income and expenditure. Publishing this information helps ensure accountability and demonstrates how resources are used to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
Executive Pay
Schools Financial Benchmarking Service
Annual Reports and Accounts
Gender Pay Gap Report
Governance Information
The school’s governance information provides details about the governing body or academy trust responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, performance and financial accountability of the school. It includes information about governors or trustees, their roles and responsibilities, committee structures, attendance records, and declarations of interests. Publishing this information promotes transparency and helps stakeholders understand how the school is governed and held accountable.
Governance
Ofsted Reports
Ofsted reports provide an independent evaluation of the school’s effectiveness, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. They offer parents, carers and stakeholders insight into the school’s strengths and areas for development, helping to promote transparency and accountability. The school’s most recent Ofsted report, along with links to previous inspections where available, can be accessed below.
www.ofsted.gov.uk
Ofsted & Performance Data
Public sector equality duty
The school is committed to meeting its responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. The Public Sector Equality Duty requires schools to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Information published here includes the school’s equality objectives and details of how it promotes an inclusive environment for all members of the school community.
Equalities and objectives 2025-2026
Pupil Premium
The Pupil Premium is additional government funding provided to schools to help improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged pupils. The information published here explains how the funding is allocated, the strategies and interventions it supports, and the impact these actions have on pupil achievement, attendance and wellbeing. This demonstrates the school’s commitment to closing attainment gaps and ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
Premium Funding
Pupil Premium Strategy Arena Academy 2025-26
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Information published here explains the school’s safeguarding arrangements, including key policies, procedures for reporting concerns, and contact details for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and safeguarding team. This information helps ensure that pupils, parents, staff and visitors understand how the school works to keep children safe.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy – Arena Academy 2025-2026
School Opening hours
School Day
School Uniform
The school’s uniform reflects its values, promotes a sense of belonging and helps create a positive learning environment. Information published here outlines the school’s uniform requirements, expectations for appearance, and details of approved suppliers where applicable. The policy aims to ensure consistency while remaining practical, affordable and inclusive for all pupils and families.
Uniform & Equipment
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
The school’s SEND Information Report explains how pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are identified, supported and included in school life. It outlines the provision available, the graduated approach to support, arrangements for working with parents and external agencies, and how the school ensures that all pupils can access a broad and balanced curriculum. This information demonstrates the school’s commitment to providing an inclusive environment where every pupil can achieve their potential.
SEND
SEND Policy 2025-2026
SEND Information Report – Arena Academy 2025-2026
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 4 covers the final two years of compulsory secondary education and prepares pupils for GCSEs and other recognised qualifications. Information published here outlines the subjects available, curriculum pathways, qualification options and assessment arrangements, helping pupils and parents make informed choices about future study and career aspirations.