Arden is a secondary school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Arden currently has around 1817 pupils on roll, which is about 122% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 50% who stay in school sixth forms and 39% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Station Road, Solihull, B93 0PT |
| Website: | http://www.arden.solihull.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01564773348 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Warwood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136333 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1490 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1817 |
| Number of Boys: | 933 |
| Number of Girls: | 884 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.20% | 1311 |
| Indian | 6.20% | 113 |
| Chinese | 4.30% | 79 |
| Pakistani | 3.40% | 62 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 46 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 36 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 36 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 30 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 28 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 19 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 6 |
| African | 0.30% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowle Church of England Primary Academy Kixley Lane , Knowle B93 0JE | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle CofE Junior School Kixley Lane , Knowle B93 0JE | - not rated | 728 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle CofE Infant School Kixley Lane , Knowle B93 0JE | - not rated | 728 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle Church of England Primary School Kixley Lane , Knowle B93 0JE | - not rated | 728 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Mill Lane , Bentley Heath B93 8PA | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden School Station Road , Knowle B93 0PT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arden Station Road , Knowle B93 0PT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Preparatory School 53 Hanbury Road , Dorridge B93 8DW | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield House Community Special School Kenilworth Road , Knowle B93 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.