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Ark Boulton Academy
Goodgraded 25/06/2024Ages 11–16870 pupils
Ark Boulton Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Birmingham. The school has around 870 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/06/2024, Ark Boulton Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.4 and 27% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Ark Boulton 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 25/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.2
England avg 45.1 · was 38.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
England avg 45% · was 27% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths68%
England avg 65% · was 51% in 2023/24
EBacc entry53%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.92
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake66.4%
Free school meals66.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language83.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.9%
Attendance90.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence32.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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