The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,039
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- CORE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Raj Mann
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriestley Smith School
Special school · Very close
Beeches Junior School
Primary · Very close
Perry Beeches Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Glenmead Primary School
Primary · 575m away
Great Barr Primary School
Primary · 585m away
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
Primary · 585m away
Calshot Primary School
Primary · 639m away
Fortis Academy
Secondary · 695m away
Questions parents ask
What is Arena Academy's Ofsted rating?
Arena Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arena Academy?
Arena Academy currently has 1,039 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arena Academy take?
Arena Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Arena Academy?
Arena Academy is in Birmingham, B42 2PY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Arena Academy have a sixth form?
No, Arena Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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