Arden Primary School
Birmingham, B11 4SF · Birmingham · primary school
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69th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 655 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Arden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a breakfast club and participate in a Roblox club. Trips include visits to Grosvenor Museum, Potteries Museum, Conkers Woodlands, Drayton Manor, Creation Climbing, Stratford Butterfly Farm, and Twycross Zoo, alongside a Year 6 camp.
Getting in
The published school roll is 692 pupils against a stated capacity of 708. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 camp?
What Ofsted said about Arden Primary School
Overview
Arden Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a safe and supportive environment where pupils are described as feeling "safe, happy and ready to learn." The school’s motto of ‘every child, every opportunity’ underpins a curriculum that fosters strong academic outcomes and character development, though persistent absence remains a concern.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully planned" with clear knowledge and vocabulary goals, leading to "strong outcomes by the end of key stage 2."
- Reading is prioritised from Nursery, with "high-quality training" ensuring consistent phonics teaching and a "love of reading" effectively promoted.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "well structured" and considered a "strength of the school."
- Pupils display "calm and attentive behaviour," interacting considerately with each other and communicating confidently with staff.
- Early years provision is strong, with "highly skilled staff" following a well-planned curriculum that engages children.
Areas to improve
- The school must address high rates of persistent absence, which impair pupils’ ability to "build their knowledge securely over time."
- Leaders should "strengthen its work with parents to improve pupils’ attendance" so all pupils can fully benefit from school opportunities.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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