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Ark St Alban's Academy
Goodgraded 14/05/2024Ages 11–18826 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Ark St Alban's Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 826 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/05/2024, Ark St Alban's Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 46.8 and 39% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Ark St Alban's Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 14/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846.9
England avg 45.1 · was 46.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths53%
England avg 45% · was 39% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths71%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry43%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.21
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.9
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 38.2
AAB or better29%
Retention97%
Value added+0.28
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake76.5%
Free school meals76.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language67.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.6%
Attendance93.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence14.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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