Description

Arden B93 0PT is the address of Arden Academy, a noted secondary school set amidst the tranquil surroundings of Knowle, Solihull, in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Established as a mixed comprehensive secondary school, the institution has achieved academy status since October 2010 and operates as a high-performing specialist school educating students aged 11 to 18.

Offering a ten form entry system, arriving at Arden in 2015, the school's campus encompasses a variety of teaching spaces and specialist areas, including suites of computers throughout the blocks, wireless network coverage, and technology-rich classrooms in science and history. Arden Academy's seminal vision, "Ad Altiora" (To the Higher), guides its students and staff in cultivating friendship, respect, excellence, equality, courage, determination, and inspiration. The school maintains a strong emphasis on its curricular offerings, as well as a broad selection of co-curricular opportunities, to ensure a well-rounded educational experience that leaves students prepared for further education and careers as loyal and resilient members of society.

On the administrative side, the current headteacher is Mr. David Warwood, who oversees a student body of around 1,774 learners. The Arden house system consists of five namesake houses, Darwin, Curie, Parks, Attenborough, and Nightingale, each fostering a sense of community and supporting student development. The academy has achieved notable success in various arenas, including exceptional A Level results with pass rates consistently greater than 99% in every A Level subject since the school's redesignation as an academy.

Arden Academy is accessible via local bus services, with Solihull serving as the closest significant regional hub. Dorridge Station is the nearest railway station, offering commuting options from station road, close to the school.