Arden
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road Knowle Solihull West Midlands B93 0PT |
| Phone | 01564773348 |
| Reference Number | 136333 |
Arden Academy, inspected for the first time since becoming an academy, demonstrates a strong overall performance categorized as good. The school is characterized by its high expectations from both staff and students, fostering a supportive and engaged community where pupils thrive academically and personally. Notably, the extensive enrichment programs and positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute greatly to the enjoyable school experience. Parents express high satisfaction with the school’s academic and pastoral support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1817 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.35%
Girls: 48.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 164 | 142 | 306 |
| 8 | 152 | 152 | 304 |
| 9 | 167 | 132 | 299 |
| 10 | 150 | 153 | 303 |
| 11 | 142 | 156 | 298 |
| 12 | 76 | 86 | 162 |
| 13 | 82 | 63 | 145 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.2% |
| Indian | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Arden School | |
| 10 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 May 2005 | Full inspection |
| 16 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High aspirations from leadership are evident throughout the school.
- Pupils enjoy a well-planned enrichment program with over 70 activities.
- Pupils display positive behavior and relationships among themselves and with staff.
- Teachers generally use strong subject knowledge to support learning effectively.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well-implemented.
- Leaders promote a love of reading and ensure interventions are in place for those who struggle.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not match learning activities to pupils’ needs effectively, particularly for those with SEND.
- Assessment strategies sometimes fail to identify gaps in knowledge promptly.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 59.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 73.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 87.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.47 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.83 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 20.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 121 | 24 |
| Third Preference | 175 | 18 |
| From another Local Authority | 94 | 7 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Knowle Church of England Primary Academy
Kixley Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0JE |
0.41 miles |
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St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Mill Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8PA |
0.63 miles |
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Dorridge Primary School
Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8EU |
0.74 miles |
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Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School
Widney Close, Bentley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 9AS |
0.84 miles |
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Springfield House Community Special School
Kenilworth Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0AJ |
1.43 miles |
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Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School
Fen End Road West, Temple Balsall, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0AN |
1.77 miles |
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Monkspath Junior and Infant School
Farmhouse Way, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4EH |
2.03 miles |
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St Alphege Church of England Junior School
Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3JG |
2.14 miles |
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St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School
New Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3DW |
2.36 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Whitefields Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3NZ |
2.58 miles |
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Ruckleigh School
17 Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2AB |
2.75 miles |
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree
Wherretts Well Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2SD |
2.78 miles |
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Widney Junior School
Clifton Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3LQ |
2.85 miles |
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Eversfield Preparatory School
Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AT |
2.86 miles |
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy Hockley Heath
School Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B94 6RA |
2.87 miles |
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Cranmore Infant School
Northland Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4SA |
3.01 miles |
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Cheswick Green Primary School
Cheswick Way, Cheswick Green, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4HG |
3.02 miles |
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Coppice Academy
Coppice Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 9JY |
3.19 miles |
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George Fentham Endowed School
Fentham Road, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0AY |
3.22 miles |
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Greswold Primary School
Buryfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AZ |
3.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Solihull Sixth Form College
Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3WR |
2.03 miles |
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Solihull School
Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ |
2.46 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic School
Whitefields Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3NZ |
2.55 miles |
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Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
Dingle Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3PD |
2.67 miles |
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Solihull College & University Centre
Blossomfield Campus, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1SB |
2.83 miles |
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Alderbrook School
Blossomfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1SN |
2.88 miles |
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Lode Heath School
Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2HW |
3.29 miles |
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Heart of England School
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7FW |
3.83 miles |
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Light Hall School
Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PZ |
4.02 miles |
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Kingswood School
St James Place, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2BA |
4.03 miles |
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Langley School
Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER |
4.31 miles |
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Hazel Oak School
Hazel Oak Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2AZ |
4.32 miles |
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Reynalds Cross School
Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER |
4.39 miles |
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The Island Project School
Jerrings Hall Farm, Tanworth Lane, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4DX |
4.41 miles |
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Lyndon School
Daylesford Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8EJ |
4.91 miles |