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: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.28
Band 2Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 133 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 826
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 68.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Guy Rimmer (Acting Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Conybere Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0YH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Perspectives School
Independent · 956m away
Redstone Academy for Girls
Independent · 980m away
Jakeman Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Ladypool Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Paul's School
Independent · 1.3km away
Birmingham Rathbone School of LE
Independent · 1.3km away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark St Alban's Academy a selective school?
No. Ark St Alban's Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark St Alban's Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark St Alban's Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark St Alban's Academy?
Ark St Alban's Academy currently has 826 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark St Alban's Academy take?
Ark St Alban's Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ark St Alban's Academy?
Ark St Alban's Academy is in Birmingham, B12 0YH, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark St Alban's Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ark St Alban's Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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