The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.5
7.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
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
77%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 111 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 795
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 68.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Caz Brasenell (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2022 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
February 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 547m away
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
Primary · 658m away
Kings Norton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fairway Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
New Ways School
Independent · 1.4km away
Kings Norton Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
West Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Broadmeadow Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Kings Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Kings Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Kings Academy?
Ark Kings Academy currently has 795 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Kings Academy take?
Ark Kings Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Ark Kings Academy?
Ark Kings Academy is in Birmingham, B38 9DE, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Kings Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ark Kings Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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