The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Ages
- 16–25
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Miss Siobhan Partington (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksShort inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection: Good
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Reinspection
June 2011 | Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
40 Derby Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0TZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthport Education Group
16 plus · Very close
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Primary · Very close
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Norwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Linaker Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Meols Cop High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Birkdale Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Arden College's Ofsted rating?
Arden College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Arden College take?
Arden College caters for pupils aged 16 to 25.
Where is Arden College?
Arden College is in PR9 0TZ, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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