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Ark Victoria Academy
Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0HJ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.5 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,544
Capacity
1,920
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong emphasis on academic achievement, this all-through academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSEs where it ranks in the top 36% nationally for Attainment 8. The school boasts an impressive 67% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 45% reach grade 5 or higher. Parent satisfaction is moderate at 68%, indicating areas for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.4 | Top 36% 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%. | 67% | Top 46% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 72% | Top 27% 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%. | 35% | Top 27% 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%. | 85% | 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%. | 11% | No UK data |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
76%
Good range of subjects
76%
School has high expectations
76%
My child is happy
72%
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
I'd recommend this school
68%
Progress is communicated
68%
School keeps me informed
64%
Behaviour is good
64%
School supports development
64%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani42.4%
Asian Bangladeshi31.0%
Black African11.9%
Other7.4%
White Other1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White British0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.46270, -1.84631 · B10 0HJ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN141752
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.arkvictoria.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Victoria Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Victoria Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2019.
Is Ark Victoria Academy a good school?
Ark Victoria Academy scores 59.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ark Victoria Academy?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ark Victoria Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ark Victoria Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Victoria Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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