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Arden Primary School
Baker Street, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 4SF, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.5 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
707
Capacity
708
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school has a high LocaleIQ score of 93.5, indicating it outperforms 94% of schools in the area. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting there may be opportunities for further development in challenging advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani67.6%
Asian Bangladeshi12.6%
Other7.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Other2.4%
Black African2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
White Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black Other0.4%
White British0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.45519, -1.86250 · B11 4SF
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103324
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.arden.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Arden Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Arden Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2019.
Is Arden Primary School a good school?
Arden Primary School scores 93.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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