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Ark St Alban's Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Guy Rimmer

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location_onBirmingham, B12 0YH

language Visit Website phone 1214461300

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

901

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Attainment 8

46.9

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GCSE Rank

#36 in Birmingham

#1,381 of 3,216 nationally

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Ark St Alban's Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.5×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Ark St Alban's Academy is an academy sponsor led in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. The school has approximately 826 pupils on roll, of whom 73% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9, placing the school #36 in Birmingham and #1,381 of 3,216 nationally. 52.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. 60.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 34.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.28 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.5× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

52.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.4%

Entering EBacc42.90%

EBacc APS4.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44.20%

EBacc APS4.14

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.93

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.77

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS4.6

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75%

EBacc APS4.33

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS4.32

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.28

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.3%

Achieving A*–A34.4%

Achieving A*–B60.4%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.0%

A-level subjects offered10

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate88.70%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate75.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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23 November 2021

Inspection Report

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07 December 2015

Inspection Report

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12 October 2011

Inspection Report

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09 November 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-05-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2021-11-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-12-07

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2011-10-12

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-11-07

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 826 pupils. During this period, there were 45 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	826	45	5.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	827	38	4.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	873	61	7.0%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	873	34	3.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	881	57	6.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	899	32	3.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	901	19	2.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	906	32	3.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	919	32	3.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	920	28	3.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	926	32	3.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	917	33	3.6%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	908	11	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	899	26	2.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	820	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	820	28	3.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	820	38	4.6%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	781	16	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	787	17	2.2%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	791	26	3.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	722	19	2.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	723	6	0.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	722	3	0.4%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	669	24	3.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	674	47	7.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	680	43	6.3%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 38 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

36.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree18%

disagree36%

strongly disagree18%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree9%

agree18%

disagree45%

strongly disagree27%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

agree18%

disagree45%

strongly disagree27%

not applicable9%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree27%

agree18%

disagree27%

strongly disagree9%

don't know18%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree36%

disagree27%

strongly disagree18%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree27%

agree27%

disagree45%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree18%

disagree27%

strongly disagree27%

don't know9%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree64%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree9%

agree9%

disagree36%

strongly disagree27%

don't know18%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes36%

no64%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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