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Arden
Goodgraded 14/06/2022Ages 11–181,817 pupilsDoes not apply
Arden is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Solihull. The school has around 1,817 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/06/2022, Arden was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 57.5 and 68% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Solihull can view Arden's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 14/06/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence16.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals10.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 859.6
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths73%
Grade 4+ English & maths89%
EBacc entry46%
EBacc average point score5.28
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 39.5
Value added+0.21Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
Retention97%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Solihull
All schools in Solihull →Knowle Church of England Primary AcademyGood · 0.4 miSt George and St Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miDorridge Primary School0.7 miBentley Heath Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miSpringfield House Community Special SchoolGood · 1.4 miSolihull Sixth Form College2.0 mi
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