Arden Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a school where children genuinely love learning and come to school excited each day. Teachers plan fascinating lessons that help all children progress rapidly, whether they need extra support or are capable of reaching the highest standards. The school creates a warm, respectful environment where behaviour is excellent and every child feels safe and valued.
Key Strengths
- Consistently high-quality teaching with teachers who have high expectations and make lessons very interesting
- Pupils make rapid and sustained progress across all subjects, with progress rates double the national average in reading and writing
- Excellent behaviour and safety - pupils show great respect and feel very safe at school
- Strong support for disabled pupils and those with special educational needs through excellent small-group teaching
- Specialist teaching in PE and ICT provides expert guidance that extends pupil skills
Areas for Improvement
- Close the gap in English attainment between pupils supported by pupil premium and their classmates - currently around six months behind
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils say they feel safe at school and know how to stay safe, including when using the internet.
Extracurricular Activities
Number club, drama activities, specialist sports coaching
Arden Primary School is an outstanding school where the headteacher and senior leaders have driven significant improvement since the last inspection. Pupils of all abilities make rapid progress in reading, writing and mathematics, with teaching consistently at least good and frequently outstanding.
At a Glance
59.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 94%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
19
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
Latest from Arden Primary School
From Arden Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Getting There
Train Stations
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
692 pupils
708 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,570
Applications
12,541
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.80871%
Overall absence
18.53147%
Persistent absence
572
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Arden Primary School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.