Arden

Academy converter · Secondary school · Solihull, Solihull
B93 0PT
Composite score
74.5

School overview

Arden is a secondary school serving Solihull, Solihull, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. It has 1,817 pupils aged 11 to 18 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Arden 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 59.6 — well above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.9 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 8% of secondary schools in England.

73% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 88% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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National rank
#25
In West Midlands
#1
In Solihull
Top 8%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
59.6
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
73%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
88%
% EBacc grade 5+
30%
EBacc average points score
5.28

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,817 % FSM ever-6 12.6% % EAL 8.1% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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