What is Arena Academy's Ofsted rating?

Arena Academy does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Arena Academy a primary or secondary school?

Arena Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, for ages 11–16.

Where is Arena Academy?

Arena Academy is in Birmingham, B42 2PY (Birmingham local authority).

How many pupils attend Arena Academy?

Arena Academy has around 1,039 pupils on roll.

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Arena Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Birmingham. The school has around 1,039 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 and 35% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Arena Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Birmingham (B42 2PY), Arena Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. 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 844.5

England avg 45.1 · was 41.7 in 2023/24

Progress 8-0.4

Grade 5+ English & maths40%

England avg 45% · was 36% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths63%

England avg 65% · was 57% in 2023/24

EBacc entry7%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score3.71

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Pupil intake41.5%

Free school meals41.5%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language17.9%

England avg 18.3%

Places filled99%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing91.3%

Attendance91.3%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher21.8

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence25.1%

England avg 25.8%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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