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Arden

Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT

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Pupils
1,817
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.3%
Attainment 8
59.5
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
59.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.1%
Basics 9-5
73.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
45.6%
EBacc APS
5.27
EBacc 9-5
30.4%
EBacc 9-4
36.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.51
A*-A Grades
34.9%
A*-B Grades
66.9%
AAB+ %
20.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 150 students entered

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About Arden

Arden is a secondary school in Solihull, Solihull. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.5. The school has around 1,817 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Station Road, Solihull, B93 0PT | More schools in Solihull

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Arden, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: Arden School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Arden

What is Arden's Ofsted rating?
Arden received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Arden's latest exam results?
Arden: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Arden located?
Arden is a secondary school in Solihull, Solihull (B93 0PT).
How many pupils attend Arden?
Arden has around 1,817 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Arden with other schools?
View Arden's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Solihull.