The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 707
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Gurjit Shergill (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Baker Street, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 4SF
Town setting
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Hazelwood School and Training Centre
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Questions parents ask
What is Arden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Arden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arden Primary School?
Arden Primary School currently has 707 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arden Primary School take?
Arden Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Arden Primary School?
Arden Primary School is in Birmingham, B11 4SF, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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