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Arden

We are a large secondary school of roughly 1800 pupils. We have learners in Years 7 to 13. We offer a broad range of subjects both in the lower school and sixth form.
We are an inclusive school with a family feel that aims to provide the best education for our pupils as well as a nurturing environment.

About our school experience

Details

We can be flexible to your needs but usually we would have you either shadow a pupil for the day over a range of subjects or place you for an extended period of time within your chosen subject.
We can also arrange times with one of our expert Teacher Training Team to discuss your application.

Start and finish times
08:30 to 15:30 - Flexible

If you let us know your availability we will try to be as flexible as possible. Please provide details on how many days you wish to visit Arden Academy for and your availability and we will try to match our diaries.

Dress code

Business dress

Teacher training

We are the lead school for a group of schools within our Teaching Alliance. This includes a number of secondary and primary schools.

We can support you with applications to one of our intsitutions.

Find out more about our teacher training

Links to more information about our school

Entry requirements

You must:

    • Photo identification: Any formal photo ID
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Placement availability

We can arrange mutually agreeable times based on your needs and our availability in particular departments after you contact us.

School experience type
In school

Location

Address
Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0PT
Map showing Arden
Parking

Yes - on site parking provided

Parking will be reserved for you on site.

Address
Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0PT
School phases
Secondary (11 to 16), 16 to 18
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Subjects
  • Art and design
  • Biology
  • Business studies
  • Chemistry
  • Communication and media studies
  • Computing
  • Design and technology
  • Drama
  • Economics
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Health and social care
  • History
  • Languages (other)
  • Maths
  • Music
  • Physical education
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Religious education
  • Social sciences
  • Spanish