Arden Catchment Area
Arden is a academy converter secondary school in Solihull , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1817 pupils, and a capacity of 1490 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,817
Pupils
1,490
Capacity
122%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Arden Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Arden sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Solihull. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Solihull before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Solihull catchment area documents →Arden — School Information
- Full address
- Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT
- Local authority
- Solihull
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 12.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136333
Other Secondary Schools in Solihull
If Arden is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Solihull are the next closest alternatives.
Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Catchment Area
Academy converter · B91 3PD
Alderbrook School Catchment Area
Academy converter · B91 1SN
Langley School Catchment Area
Academy converter · B92 7ER
Lode Heath School Catchment Area
Academy converter · B91 2HW
Light Hall School Catchment Area
Academy converter · B90 2PZ
Lyndon School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · B92 8EJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Arden
Is Arden oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Arden currently has 1817 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1490 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Arden? ▾
Admission to Arden is managed by Solihull. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Arden cover? ▾
Arden is a secondary school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Arden? ▾
Arden was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.