Welcome
As Head of College, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our website.
Arthur Mellows Village College is a welcoming, dynamic and thriving school that has earned an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and a positive, supportive, and inclusive community spirit. We are proud to have consistently achieved outstanding inspection outcomes, a testament to the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our students, and the support of our wider school community.
Latest News
- 17 Jun 2025
Arthur Mellows Village College Celebrates Outstanding Ofsted Report
Arthur Mellows Village College is delighted to announce the outcome of its most recent Ofsted inspection, which has once again affirmed the school’s exceptional standards and commitment to excellence. The inspection, conducted in May 2025, rate...
- 03 Jul 2025
Future Festival
This year saw the biggest and best Future Festival to date. Over two days, Year 12 students were guided through opportunities that are available to them after they leave AMVC.
- 02 Jul 2025
Howdens Trip
To celebrate international women in engineering day, Howden Turbo Ltd (formerly the Peter Brotherhood Group) offered the chance for girls currently taking engineering courses or those interested in careers within engineering, to take part in a day at...
- 27 Jun 2025
Head’s Commendations
Students have today been awarded Head’s Commendations for achievements inside and outside of school.
- 27 Jun 2025
Future Students Receive Warm Welcome at Transition Event
On Monday afternoon, Arthur Mellows Village College welcomed students from smaller schools who will be joining the college in September. The event provided a valuable opportunity for both students and their parents to meet key staff members, ask ques...
- 27 Jun 2025
Primary Network event on Monday 9 June 2025
We were delighted to host our first Primary Network event on Monday 9 June 2025, welcoming staff from our local and feeder primary schools for a fantastic afternoon of collaboration and conversation.
- 24 Jun 2025
Four Cs MAT READING EVENT
Meet Ross Welford - Get Inspired to Read! Students in Years 7, 8 & 9 at AMVC, Ken Stimpson Academy, and Manor Drive Secondary Academy are invited to meet acclaimed author Ross Welford and explore the amazing benefits of reading. Plus, everyone...
- 23 May 2025
Catering Tender - Pupil Voice
Pupils and students from Discovery Primary Academy and Arthur Mellows Village College joined senior leaders across the Trust on 22 May 2025 to assist with the selection of a new catering provider for the schools.

Term Dates
Upcoming Events
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Year 10 Sports Day
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Year 13 Prom
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Year 7 X Factor
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Sixth Form Induction
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Year 7/8 Swim Gala
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Dorset Walk
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Year 11 Prom
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Year 10 Collapsed Day
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Year 10 Work Experience
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KS3 Rewards Day
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Year 7 X-Factor Event
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Activity Day
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