State School
Arden
- Secondary
- Solihull B93 0PT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils frequently achieve strong academic outcomes and flourish.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly, courteous, and behave well in lessons and around school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to plan tasks well matched to pupils鈥� needs.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers adapt learning considering pupils鈥� prior knowledge to ensure they remember more over time.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not always consider pupils' needs carefully, affecting the quality of work for pupils with SEND.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value the pastoral support and many opportunities provided for their children.
Communication: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about communication regarding academic and personal development.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly and effectively to deal with concerns raised by students and parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders motivate to improve any aspects that do not meet high expectations.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is dealt with swiftly and effectively; pupils are safe and happy.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships between staff and pupils are commonplace, enhancing pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide-ranging enrichment program includes over 70 activities such as LGBTQ+ club, chess, music, and drama.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders have planned carefully to ensure academic responsibilities and extracurriculars are balanced.
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective teaching about career pathways and further education options.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive targeted support and benefit from effective intervention strategies.
Subjects Offered: Leaders have planned an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including disadvantaged and SEND.
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About Us
Arden is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1820 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In Knowle, Solihull, Arden is surrounded by lovely scenery. The 11鈥�18 High Performing Academy is oversubscribed. At Arden, we take great delight in giving every student our very best effort so that they can realise their full educational potential and grow into happy, well-rounded young adults of whom we can be immensely proud. In exchange for our best efforts, we anticipate that every student will live up to the high academic and personal standards that we establish as a requirement for membership in the Arden family. We shall use every effort to ensure that every student at Arden realises both their full academic and personal potential. We hope that our website will provide you a glimpse into daily life at our Academy and demonstrate how strong the bonds are with the children, parents, and the larger community. Arden is an excellent school at the centre of the community where kids thrive, according to an assessment from Ofsted. They grow into intelligent, self-assured young people who value and trust one another. Arden is a centre of excellence, and we have the highest standards for all of our academic and extracurricular endeavours. Excellent care and guidance are the foundation for outstanding academic performance, and our ethos is fundamental to ensuring that everyone works collaboratively and is suitably supported and challenged to achieve their absolute best. We take great satisfaction in providing a secure, joyful school that is firmly established in the neighbourhood. Each student at Arden is expected to be prepared to make the most of their lives. Arden wants to provide the right conditions and foster an atmosphere of success. Arden wants to make it possible for students to enjoy the process of learning by doing. The purpose of Arden is to instil a sense of belonging and global awareness.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 64% | 98% | 71% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.50% | 35.00% | 15.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 28.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 42.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 23.91% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 14.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 293 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 81.55% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 33.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 24.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 10.9% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 12.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 35.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 48.86% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 26.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 14.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 18.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.42 | 3.06 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 151 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 35.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 26.25% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 10% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 12.75% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 5 | 29.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 1 | 44.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 20.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 5 | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 2 | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.12 | 2.9 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 80.13% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 74.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 42.19% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 10.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 2.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 5 | 27.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 2 | 41.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 21.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 7 | 9.29% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 3 | 14.57% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.88 | 2.61 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 82.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 235 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 71.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 26.94% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 20.88% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 11.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 9% | 9.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.19% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 27.68% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 39.26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 23.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 14.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 14.95% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 82.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 73.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 33.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 23.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 12.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.93% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.07% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.39 | 29.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.62 | 28.19 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.50% | 12.49% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 145 | 303 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 56.58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 9.83% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 21.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.56 | 33.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.48 | 31.23 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.7% | 15.75% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 162 | 341 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 54.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 15.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.00 2 | 27.94 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.54 1 | 26.65 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.2% | 9.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 160 | 380 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 57.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.78% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 22.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.09 | 28.77 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.06 | 26.6 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.5% | 8.77% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 32 | 42.57% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.57% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 23.71% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 2.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.41 | 23.58 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.22 | 24.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 8.55% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 55.71% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 9.43% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 21% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.29% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Arden
Local authority ratio 18 : 1