The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (122% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.6
15.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
31.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 295 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,817
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Warwood (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKnowle Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 666m away
St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Dorridge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Springfield House Community Special School
Special school · 2.3km away
Solihull Sixth Form College
16 plus · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Arden a selective school?
No. Arden is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Arden's Ofsted rating?
Arden was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arden?
Arden currently has 1,817 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arden take?
Arden caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Arden?
Arden is in Solihull, B93 0PT, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Arden have a sixth form?
Yes, Arden has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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