Arden
Academy converter · Sixth form
Solihull, B93 0PT
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 10% in England
2 of 14 in Solihull
Pupils
1,812
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
5.5%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 57.0 | 57.7 | 59.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64% | 68% | 73% | |
| Average English grade | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 59% | 62% | 67% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.61 | 0.59 | — |
88% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Peter's Catholic School · 2.5 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull · 2.7 mi · Not judged · Top 8% in England
- Alderbrook School · 2.8 mi · No rating · Top 16% in England
- Lode Heath School · 3.3 mi · No rating · Top 45% in England
- Light Hall School · 3.9 mi · Good · Top 43% in England
- Heart of England School · 3.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 50% in England
The neighbourhood
Arden is in Knowle (typical home £581,750, crime very low).
What is Arden's Ofsted rating?
Arden is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Arden rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Arden is in the top 10% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.