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Mission Statement:

Arden is a centre of excellence; we have the very highest aspirations across the whole range ofcurricular and extra-curricular work. Outstanding academic performance is underpinned byexemplary care and guidance; our ethos is fundamental in ensuring that everyone workstogether and is supported and challenged appropriately to achieve their very best. We prideourselves in being a happy and safe school rooted in the local community.

Arden Station Road, Knowle, Solihull B93 0PT. Telephone: 01564 773 348Complete our online Application Form on the Arden website at www.arden.solihull.sch.ukExecutive Principal Martin P. Murphy BA Hons.

The information contained in this document is correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change without prior notification.©2017 Arden. Designed/produced by CarneWhitney.com 01228 596 895. Printed on environmentally friendly paper.

Our Aims� Arden aims to prepare each student to get thevery best out of their lives.

� Arden aims to make a suitable environment andcreate an atmosphere for achievement.

� Arden aims to enable students to find enjoymentin learning through doing.

� Arden aims to teach community spirit and ourplace in the global world.

� Arden aims to ensure each individual is valuedequally.

Detailed Policy Information

Detailed information on key Arden policies includingAdmissions, Equality, Attendance, Child Protection, etc.can be found on the Arden website,www.arden.solihull.sch.uk

Our Beliefs� Arden believes all students have the right to learnand achieve uninterrupted by others.

� Arden believes all students have the right to beable to take risks with their learning in a happyand secure school.

� Arden believes all members of our community willco-operate with others and will be polite,considerate and honest.

� Arden believes all members of our community willaccept that with rights go personal responsibilities.

� Arden believes all members of our community willexpect high standards of behaviour and promotean understanding of the difference between rightand wrong.

� Arden believes all students have the right to havetheir progress monitored and be provided withregular constructive feedback and the setting ofchallenging but realistic future targets.

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2ARDENWelcome to Arden. This booklet details school uniform, this

year’s examination results and the members of our excellentteaching and support staff team.

At Arden we pride ourselves on doing our very best for every studenthelping them achieve their full educational potential as they develop intohappy well rounded young adults of whom we can be very proud.However this is a two way street and in return for doing our best, weexpect every student to match up to the high academic and personalstandards that we set as a pre-requisite of being part of the Arden family.

As a parent, the role you play is also extremely important, the standardsyou maintain at home and the positive conviction with which you supportyour child’s education are hugely important in their success whilst at Arden.We also ask that you support the school’s use of sanctions to maintain ourexcellent ethos and learning environment.

We hope you feel Arden is a place where you children can really flourish,with your help and support we’ll do our very best to see your child reachtheir maximum personal and academic potential whilst also developinginto a happy, successful and well-rounded young adult.

Martin P. Murphy, Executive Principal

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Arden Girls’ School UniformAll requirements and information pertaining to Boy’s uniform also apply to the dress of Arden Girls.

Academic UniformBlazer Bottle Green, complete with pocket badge. A Blazer is compulsory between Years 7 and 11.Tie Only the school tie is acceptable, worn with a tidy knot no more than 40mm across. The tail

must be at least seven stripes in length.Skirt Arden skirt only with ‘A’ embroidered at the top of the skirt. The ‘A’ must be visible. Skirts must

not be rolled up with the overall length no shorter than 40mm above the knee.Trousers Black, straight legged Trouser.

No bootleg, hipsters, flairs or other fashion trousers are acceptable.Socks Ankle Socks in white, black or dark grey.Tights Only black or neutral coloured tights are permitted, no fishnets or patterns are allowable.Blouse White, fully buttoned, including the collar.Shoes Black only, of a solid, traditional style. Low heels are allowed, but no lightweight Fashion

Shoes. Trainers, Pumps or other canvas shoes should not be worn to school, even for medicalreasons (except during PE lessons).

Jumper/Cardigan Years 7-9, Grey with Green or Gold/Green band, Years 10-11, plain Bottle Green.Scarf Plain Black or Bottle Green.Outdoor Students may wear an Overcoat which is completely plain and of a single, restrained colour,

without pattern or obvious motif.Jewellery No jewellery other than a Watch with a plain strap may be worn.

Girls with pierced ears may wear one plain Stud of maximum 3mm diameter in each earlobe.Make-up Make-up and Nail Varnish is not allowed.Hair Long hair should be tied back in practical lessons using plain Bottle Green or Black Slides

or Bands. No extreme hair styles or colours are allowed.Summer Uniform During Summer, girls may wear a Short-Sleeved Blouse with open neck and no Tie;

Cardigans/Jumpers are optional, however, a Blazer must be worn.

Physical Education UniformShoes A pair of clean, laced Trainers of plain design should be kept for indoor/outdoor use only.PE Top* Green open necked aertex style Shirt with short sleeves, and featuring the school logo. Socks Short, white.Shorts Black lycra Cycling Shorts.Leggings Black with ‘Arden’ printed down the left lower leg. Skort* Bottle green, combination shorts/skirt.Fleece* Bottle Green and Gold, optional. Bag Any plain zipped bag (not a plastic carrier bag).Hockey Socks Bottle Green and Gold sock.Shin pads/Gum shield Any. A Gum Shield must be worn for contact sports, unless specific written consent not to

wear one is provided by a parent/guardian.Track-suit bottoms* Plain black with or without Arden embroidery (no stripes, logos or piping allowed).Rugby shirt* Bottle Green and Gold Falcon style.Optional Items Some students prefer to provide their own Tennis Racket and Hockey Stick.

* These items should be embroidered with student’s initials.

Arden Boys’ School UniformMany institutions require conventional dress. In school that dress code is the School uniform.Students in a smart, clean uniform enhance their own reputations and prospects by enhancingthose of their School. Controlled and sensible behaviour, especially whilst in uniform, shouldalso be regarded as part of the School dress code.The official Arden uniform stockists are Early Years of Shirley and Palmer’s of Knowle. Boththese outlets also offer an embroidery service for adding initials to the outside of PE kit.It is important that all personal belongings that are brought into school are clearlymarked with the owner’s name, preferably on the outside.

Academic UniformBlazer School green, complete with pocket badge.

A Blazer is compulsory between Years 7 and 11.Tie Only the school tie is acceptable, worn with a tidy knot no more than 40mm

across. The tail must be at least seven stripes in length.Trousers Black or Dark Grey, regulation school-style Trouser.Socks Black or Dark Grey.Shirt White, fully buttoned, including the collar.Shoes Black only, of a solid, robust, traditional style. Shoes that look

like trainers, trainers and branded sport shoes are not permitted.Jumper Years 7-9, Grey with Green or Gold/Green band,

Years 10-11, plain Bottle Green.Scarf Plain Black or Bottle Green.Outdoor Coat Students may wear an Overcoat which is completely plain and of a

single, restrained colour, without pattern or obvious motif.Jewellery No piercings or jewellery, other than a Watch with a plain strap.Hair No extreme hair styles, such as tramlines, or colours are allowed.Summer Uniform During Summer, boys may wear a Short-Sleeved Shirt buttoned

to the neck with a Tie; Jumpers are optional, however, a Blazer must be worn.

Physical Education UniformShoes A pair of clean, laced Trainers of a plain design should be kept for

indoor/outdoor PE use.PE Top* Bottle Green Polo Shirt with School logo.Socks Short, White.Shorts* Black, rugby-style Shorts.Rugby shirt* Bottle Green and Gold Falcon style. Fleece* Bottle Green and Gold, optional. Bag Any plain zipped bag (NOT a plastic carrier bag).Rugby Socks Bottle Green and Gold Sock.Shin pads/Gum shield Any. A Gum Shield must be worn for contact sports, unless specific written

consent not to wear one is provided by a parent/guardian. Track-suit bottoms* Plain black with or without Arden embroidery

(NO stripes, logos or piping allowed).Optional Items Some students prefer to provide their own Tennis Racket and Hockey Stick.

* These items should be embroidered with student’s initials.

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The School Day

The School Year 2018-19

Start Time Period

08:40 Morning Registration08:45 Form Period 09:05 Period 110.05 Break10.25 Period 211.25 Period 312:25 Lunch13:25 Period 4 and Afternoon Registration14:30 Period 515:30 End of school

Timetable: Arden operates a two week timetable.

Timetable Variations: Timings will change during Parents’ Consultations and Progress Coaching days.

Please Note: A full cafeteria service is provided at both morning break and lunchtime.

Autumn Term 2018 3 September - 21 December 2018 Half Term 22-26 October 2018

Spring Term 2019 7 January - 12 April 2019 Half Term 18-22 February 2019

Summer Term 2019 29 April - 22 July 2019 Half Term 27-31 May 2019

Inset Days 2018/19 To be confirmed

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Average points score per entry: 36.38 (B-)

A Level passes (A*-E) 99.3%A Level entries achieving A*/A Grades 26%Percentage of A Level entries achieving A*-B grades 58%

Subject A*/A A*-B A*-E Students

Art 41% 65% 100% 17

Biology 17% 46% 96% 25

Business Studies 13% 38% 100% 24

Chemistry 35% 61% 100% 31

Computer Science 11% 56% 100% 9

Drama 25% 38% 100% 8

Economics 25% 65% 100% 20

English Language/Literature 38% 63% 100% 16

English Literature 27% 73% 100% 15

French 50% 50% 100% 2

Further Mathematics 14% 71% 100% 7

Geography 20% 87% 100% 15

German 0% 50% 67% 100

Government & Politics 27% 60% 100% 15

History 19% 77% 100% 26

Home Economics 0% 33% 100% 3

ICT 0% 23% 100% 16

Law 20% 40% 100% 15

Mathematics 41% 67% 100% 61

Music 50% 75% 10% 4

Physical Education 11% 44% 100% 9

Photography 36% 55% 100% 11

Physics 21% 42% 100% 24

Product Design 23% 38% 100% 13

Psychology 32% 68% 100% 54

Religious Education 30% 60% 100% 10

Spanish 0% 0% 100% 1

A Level Performance 2017GCSE entries gaining at least Grade C or equivalent: 88%

GCSE entries gaining A*/A grades or equivalent: 38%Pupils achieving 4 or above in English and Maths: 84%Pupils achieving 5 or above in English and Maths: 67%Attainment 8: 58.2

GCSE Performance 2017

Subject Grade 9 9-7 9-5 9-4 9-1 Students

English Language 3% 29% 74% 88% 100% 240English Literature 10% 34% 74% 88% 100% 240Mathematics 6% 35% 72% 87% 100% 240

Subject A*/A A*-C A*-G Students

Art 43% 98% 100% 60Biology 60% 95% 100% 100Business Studies 19% 82% 100% 65Catering 29% 86% 100% 14Chemistry 55% 95% 100% 100Chinese 50% 100% 100% 6Computing 22% 78% 100% 27Dance 7% 79% 100% 14Drama 73% 100% 100% 48French 29% 73% 100% 52Geography 40% 86% 100% 77German 33% 82% 100% 39Graphics 28% 56% 100% 18History 36% 76% 99% 160Home Economics 9% 100% 100% 11Information Technology 34% 90% 100% 69Italian 22% 91% 100% 23Media 35% 81% 100% 48Music 30% 82% 100% 27Physical Education 31% 83% 100% 99Physics 54% 96% 100% 100Product Design 23% 73% 100% 22Religious Education 83% 100% 100% 46Resistant Materials 12% 72% 100% 25Science Additional 17% 71% 100% 139Science Core 12% 73% 100% 139Spanish 31% 86% 100% 36Textiles 36% 100% 100% 11

BTEC Students scoring a Pass: 100%

BTEC Distinction* is equivalent to: GCSE A*BTEC Distinction is equivalent to: GCSE ABTEC Merit is equivalent to: GCSE BBTEC Pass is equivalent to: GCSE C

Subject Dist.*/Dist. Dist.*-Pass. Students

Business Certificate 7% 100% 14

Construction 0% 100% 8

Health & Social Care 59% 100% 22

Sports Award 15% 100% 13

Hairdressing 83% 100% 6

Vocational Performance 2017

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Modern Foreign Languages

Mr I Edgington Head of Modern Foreign Languages

Mrs K BrennanMiss T CockerillMrs R Harrison Miss S PotterMr J SubiresMs S WardleMrs H Walsh

Physical Education

Mr R Hunt Head of PEMiss S BainMrs C Heard Mr M Hooper Mrs D HullMr A PillingerMiss F SheppardMr N SpenceMr D Warwood Mr C Wood

Performing Arts

Dr R Seago Head of Music & Media StudiesMiss C Butler MusicMrs S Hawthorn MusicMiss N Kouhi Drama & Media Studies Miss R Jones Drama & Media StudiesMrs G Warrender Head of DramaMr J MacDonald Performing Arts Technician

Science

Mrs R Lennon Head of ScienceMiss L PageDr J CannadineMs L ConiryMrs A CraneMr S ButlerMrs J DeanMr M Doran Mr J GethinsMr J GunnDr L HayesMr R SandfordMr R SmithMiss E TillsleyDr L WebbMrs L Allen Science TechnicianMiss H Fulcher Science Technician

The Learning Zone

Mrs K Pemberton Director of Learning SupportMrs P Scott Ass. Director of Learning SupportMiss J BattenMrs C BirchMrs Z BullMrs J HemmingsMrs V HinksMiss N HussainMr R LlewellynMrs C MegeeMrs J MinersMrs L Munn-SmithMrs A Sanders Mr R ShepherdMrs A SmithMrs L SuttonMrs B Whitney Lead Learning Support Assistant

IT Support

Mr Y Hennous Network ManagerMr F ChowdhuryMr H Jagpal

Associate Staff

Mrs C Austin Finance ManagerMr T Maclachlan Finance OfficerMrs S Gaskin Finance AssistantMrs K Pirie Finance AssistantMr S Brady Careers AdvisorMrs M Foulkes Exam OfficerMrs S Butcher-Johns PA to Senior Vice-Principal/Schools

Direct Co-ordinator/AdministratorMrs M Bull PA to the Executive Principal/HRMrs C Hyde Sixth Form Secretary/

AdministratorMrs R Kirby Sixth Form SecretaryMrs A Dann ReceptionistMrs C Lamprell ReceptionistMrs J Wood ReceptionistMrs C Duncan AdministrationMrs J McCrone Admissions Officer/

AdministrationMrs A Jenkins LibrarianMrs P Baker Facilities OfficerMrs S McRobinson Data ManagerMrs P Steele Reprographics Technician

Cover Supervisors

Mrs S Bhurra Senior Cover SupervisorMiss K Gyurki

Lunchtime Supervisors

Mrs R ByrneMrs V FilorMrs C JohnsonMrs H PhillipsMrs N Sharpe

Site Officers

Mr P Brown Site ManagerMr D HayesMr R Mullett Mini-Bus DriverMr K Potter

The Senior Management Team

Executive Principal Mr M Murphy Senior Vice Principal Mrs C Robinson Vice Principal Mr D Warwood (SENCO)

Assistant Principals Mr P Simpson (Head of Sixth Form)Mrs E CollettMr P Kilbey

Interim Ast. Principals Miss L Page/Mr J Gum

Business Manager Mr A Hinsley

Pastoral Staff

Head of Pastoral Care Mr M Hooper

Head of Year 7 Mr J GethinsHead of Year 8 Mrs N SpenceHead of Year 9 Mrs K BrennanHead of Year 10 Miss K BerryHead of Year 11 Mr J ReedHead of Year 12 Mrs L HodgkinsonHead of Year 13 Mrs J Barratt

Pastoral Care and Learning MentorKS4 Mrs J Llewellyn

Pastoral Assistant KS3 Mrs S QuinneyDirector of Learning Support

Mrs K PembertonStudent Support Officer Mr P KingIntervention Miss C Battle

Mr M HookMiss R Duffy-Turner

Education Welfare Officer Mrs S BainsASD Specialist Advisor Mrs J Steele

Staff by DepartmentBusiness Studies/Economics/Law/ICT

Mr C Hughes Head of ICT/ComputingMr L Gordon Asssistant Head of ICT/ComputingMrs L Anton Head of Business Studies/

EconomicsMr R Borland ICT/ComputingMr P Sayers ICT/ComputingMrs A Hoskins Head of Law/

Economics/Business StudiesMiss J Long Business Studies

Design Technology and Art

Mr A Eades Head of Design TechnologyMiss N Guest Design TechnologyMrs L Hayward Design Technology/TextilesMr J Reed Design TechnologyMr A Temple Design TechnologyMrs P Astle Head of Art/PhotographyMrs N Crawford ArtMr B Fletcher ArtMr J Hussey Art/Design TechnologyMrs E Bennett Food Mrs M Herbert FoodMiss F Hyett HairdressingMr A Hadley TechnicianMrs A Hunt Technician

English

Mr D White Head of EnglishMiss G AldridgeMs K Barracks-SahotaMiss C GeorgeMrs F HaleMrs E HoMrs L Hodgkinson Mrs J Lapworth Mr S Lenton Ms S Kavanagh-Kenny Mr T Kirby Dr C Melis Miss M Pomlett Mrs S Reddish

History/Geography/RE/PSHE/Psychology

Miss H Endley Head of PsychologyMrs J Barratt Psychology/PSHEMiss R Duffy-Turner PsychologyMr P Simpson PsychologyMiss R Duerdin Head of HistoryMiss L Atkins HistoryMrs E Collett History/

Government & PoliticsMr E Humphries HistoryMiss E Matthews HistoryMrs K Pemberton HistoryMrs J Ellender History/Government & PoliticsMiss K Way History/Government & PoliticsMiss K West Head Of GeographyMr S Burrows GeographyMrs A Fallis Geography Mr M Ryall GeographyMiss G Smith GeographyMr S Anwar Head of PSHE/REMrs S Dereza Head of REMrs O Joseph RE and PSHE

Mathematics

Dr G Smye Head of MathematicsMiss K BerryMr O BallMiss D Cassidy Mrs L DunbarMiss S FellowsMrs R GoodridgeMrs A Hardman Mrs S Hawker Mr J HillMr P KilbeyMr M Kimber Mr L O’ConnellMrs C PetleyMr L RichardsMrs C RobinsonMr G SinghMr W Tongue

Arden Staff The Arden team comprises a cohesive and highly professional combination of teachers, managers and support staff. This substantialgroup is overseen and guided by a Board of Governors made up of parents, Arden staff and members of the local community.

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