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Arden Primary School
Baker Street, Sparkhill, Birmingham B11 4SF
Arden Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Birmingham). It has about 710 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In February 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Disadvantaged pupils, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Environment and Admissions.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Attainment: Excellent. Maths attainment is excellent, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is about average and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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