Open Other Secondary Mixed

Arden

Station Road, Solihull, B93 0PT
Part of: ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Arden
Solihull, B93 0PT
1,817 Pupils
1,490 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
12.30% FSM %
933 Boys
884 Girls
About Arden

Arden is a mixed-gender Academies located in Solihull, Solihull, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,817 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,490. Current headteacher: David Warwood.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Solihull
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Solihull
Parliamentary Constituency Meriden and Solihull East
Ward Knowle
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2010
UKPRN 10031562
URN 136333
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Petro Nicolaides Chair of Local Governing Body 06/11/2022 05/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Large Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 10/12/2018 — N/A
Mrs Margaret Allport Local Governor 31/10/2022 30/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Claire Barker Local Governor 18/05/2021 20/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Bloomer Local Governor 01/11/2024 31/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Carter Local Governor 29/01/2025 25/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kate Edwards Local Governor 09/05/2023 08/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Jeremy Emmett Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gemma Henbest Local Governor 08/05/2025 07/05/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Judith Miners Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Dr Celia O'Donovan Local Governor 20/02/2023 19/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brad Parkes Local Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy
0.67 km • Solihull
Other
St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
1.01 km • Solihull
Other
Dorridge Primary School
1.19 km • Solihull
Other
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School
1.36 km • Solihull
Other
Springfield House Community Special School
2.3 km • Solihull
Other
Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School
2.86 km • Solihull
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Arden is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Solihull, Solihull.
Arden has 1,817 pupils, with a capacity of 1,490.
Arden caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Arden is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Arden is Mr David Warwood.
Arden is at Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT, in the Solihull local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Arden: Has a sixth form.
Arden is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr David Warwood
Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT
01564773348
www.arden.solihull.sch.uk/
Location
B93 0PT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136333
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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