Arden
URN: 136333 • Solihull B93 0PT
Overview
- Name
- Arden
- URN
- 136333
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 72.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Warwood (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01564773348
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Solihull B93 0PT
Summary
Arden Academy, located in Solihull, is a mixed secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,817 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,490. As an academy converter, Arden is committed to providing a supportive and ambitious environment, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to achieve their potential through high expectations and strong work ethics.
The school offers a broad curriculum complemented by extensive co-curricular opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests and develop essential skills for future education and employment. Arden values the importance of a well-rounded education, promoting qualities such as determination, excellence, and respect among its students.
Community involvement is a key aspect of life at Arden, with students actively participating in initiatives that benefit their peers and the wider community. The school prides itself on the strong relationships between staff and students, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere where every student can thrive academically and personally.
The school offers a broad curriculum complemented by extensive co-curricular opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests and develop essential skills for future education and employment. Arden values the importance of a well-rounded education, promoting qualities such as determination, excellence, and respect among its students.
Community involvement is a key aspect of life at Arden, with students actively participating in initiatives that benefit their peers and the wider community. The school prides itself on the strong relationships between staff and students, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere where every student can thrive academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull (81.9)
- St Peter's Catholic School (78.4)
- Arden School (70.2)
- Alderbrook School (68.9)
- Lode Heath School (63.8)
Key details
- LA
- Solihull
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1490
- Pupils
- 1817
- Boys
- 933
- Girls
- 884
- FSM %
- 12.30
- Open date
- 2010-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1817 | 933 | 884 | 1490 | 12.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1820 | 928 | 892 | 1490 | 11.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1816 | 900 | 916 | 1490 | 9.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1816 | 900 | 916 | 1490 | 9.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1813 | 909 | 904 | 1490 | 8.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1774 | 914 | 860 | 1490 | 7.00 |
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