- The “Arden family” is a point of pride for this coeducational academy in Knowle, Solihull, that provides a supportive base where students can be pushed and challenged to achieve their potential.
- Eighty extracurricular activities give pupils variety in music, drama, science, sport and special interests, from chess to eco club.
- The purpose-built performing arts block has two large teaching rooms — one with Apple Macs and the other with 16 keyboards, among other instruments. There are also six practice rooms and professional recording studio facilities for music technology courses.
- Arden Futures, the careers education programme, aims to give students insight into as many job roles and further education providers as possible.
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