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Ark St Alban's Academy
Conybere Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0YH, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.8 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
826
Capacity
800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 71% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also boasts a commendable 69% of pupils progressing to university, including 41% attending top-third institutions, indicating strong post-secondary pathways. However, GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly below the national average, suggesting there may be room for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.9 | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 43% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 96 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Other37.3%
Black African21.2%
Asian Pakistani18.4%
Asian Bangladeshi5.7%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Other3.1%
Black Caribbean2.7%
White Other1.5%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White British0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.46635, -1.88980 · B12 0YH
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN135970
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitearkstalbans.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark St Alban's Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark St Alban's Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Ark St Alban's Academy a good school?
Ark St Alban's Academy scores 53.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ark St Alban's Academy in GCSEs?
Ark St Alban's Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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