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Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9DE, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.6 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
795
Capacity
1,080
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 91% nationally. While 47% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in higher-grade outcomes and EBacc entry rates. Overall, the school is better than 26% of its peers, indicating a supportive learning environment for students aged 3-18.
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Last inspected: 13 March 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. | 36.5 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.0%
Black African13.7%
Other9.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
Mixed Other4.4%
White Other3.9%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.39811, -1.93154 · B38 9DE
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN137578
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitearkkingsacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Kings Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Kings Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2024.
Is Ark Kings Academy a good school?
Ark Kings Academy scores 25.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Kings Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Kings Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.5. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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