Arden Primary School
100%
Capacity
707
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Arden Primary School
Arden Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 707 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 708 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Arden Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gurjit Shergill, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1970th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Arden Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 182 applications for 79 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 71 were first-preference applications.
Arden Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Arden Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Netball, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Arden Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Baker Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B11 4SF |
| Headteacher | Gurjit Shergill |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 707 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.8% |
| School Capacity | 707 / 708 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1970th of 13,686
Nationally
192nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
34th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed79
182
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
71 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Baker Street, Birmingham
Birmingham, B11 4SF
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