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Arden
Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0PT, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.2 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,817
Capacity
1,490
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
122%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 59.6, placing it in the top 8% nationally. A commendable 89% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and nearly three-quarters reach grade 5 or above, indicating effective teaching and support. Additionally, 78% of students progress to university, with 44% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a robust pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 59.6 | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 89% | Top 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 73% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 44% | Top 20% |
Based on 156 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.2%
Asian Indian6.2%
Asian Chinese4.3%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.38519, -1.73830 · B93 0PT
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN136333
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.arden.solihull.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Arden rated by Ofsted?
Arden was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is Arden a good school?
Arden scores 78.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Arden in GCSEs?
Arden achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.6. 89% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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