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Arden School, Solihull

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Arden School details

Address:

Arden School
Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands B93 0PT

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Exam data

Authority:

Solihull

Type:

Community

Admissions:

Comprehensive

Gender of entry:

Mixed

Age range:

11-16

Number of students:

1,223

Last inspection:

May 2005. Read the full inspection report.

Official school profile:

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General information

Background: Accepted first pupils in 1959; set on green site near centre of Knowle village; orginal buildings complemented by new classrooms, science block, new gymn, all-weather pitch, and purpose-built music/drama block (2000). The school has its own on-site playing fields, with an artificial cricket wicket, an all-weather pitch and tennis/netball courts. It is proud of its musical history and the comprehensive activity includes school choirs, wind bands, orchestras, and a jazz band. Specialist language college status from 1996; pupils have chance to study two languages at Key Stage 3, and three at Key Stage 4, including Mandarin Chinese. Library lessons, in additional to national curriculum; educational visits relating to curriculum area; discrete lessons in ICT, with all pupils sitting national qualification in Year 11; school-wide ICT network. Wide variety of sports; traditional sports supplemented by aerobics, golf, bowling and climbing. National recognition in debating. Extensive community links. Artsmark Gold (2005); Sportsmark; Sportsmark Gold; Investor in People status; Investor in People status. Ethos: 'Arden is at the heart of the community that it serves, with pupils, parents and local people united in their commitment to foster a relationship that secures a successful future for all.' .

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