The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 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
- 870
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 55.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Laurence Cole (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Golden Hillock Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 2QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArden Primary School
Primary · Very close
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 695m away
Al-Ameen Primary School
Independent · 777m away
City of Birmingham School
Pupil referral unit · 794m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 874m away
Anderton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hazelwood School and Training Centre
Independent · 1.2km away
The Olive School, Birmingham
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Boulton Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Boulton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Boulton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Boulton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Boulton Academy?
Ark Boulton Academy currently has 870 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Boulton Academy take?
Ark Boulton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ark Boulton Academy?
Ark Boulton Academy is in Birmingham, B11 2QG, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Boulton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ark Boulton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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