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Ark Victoria Academy

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

personPrincipal Ela McSorley

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location_onBirmingham, B10 0HJ

language Visit Website phone 1213934459

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,584

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Attainment 8

48.4

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GCSE Rank

#29 in Birmingham

#1,159 of 3,216 nationally

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Ark Victoria Academy is a Free schools secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 3-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ark Victoria Academy is a free schools in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 3-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. The school has approximately 1,544 pupils on roll, of whom 65% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4, placing the school #29 in Birmingham and #1,159 of 3,216 nationally. 44.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 11% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #20 of 85 primaries in Birmingham and #643 of 3,216 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.8 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

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

44.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.0%

Entering EBacc72.30%

EBacc APS4.42

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27.30%

EBacc APS3.3

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.36

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

85%

LA 60%

Reading88% LA 72%

Writing86% LA 69%

Maths88% LA 71%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

81%

LA 58%England 61%

Reading83% LA 70% · Eng 74%

Writing84% LA 69% · Eng 72%

Maths87% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

84%

LA 56%England 60%

Reading88% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing83% LA 67% · Eng 71%

Maths87% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.7

Read

LA 0.0

1.5 to 3.9

1.9

Write

LA -0.2

0.7 to 3.0

3.3

Maths

LA 0.3

2.2 to 4.4

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

62%

LA 60%England 65%

Reading63% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Writing79% LA 73% · Eng 78%

Maths81% LA 74% · Eng 79%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

-3.1

Read

LA -0.2

-4.2 to -2.0

-0.7

Write

LA -0.3

-1.7 to 0.3

-0.4

Maths

LA 0.1

-1.3 to 0.6

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%

Reading-% LA 69%

Writing-% LA 73%

Maths-% LA 70%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.4

Write

LA -0.4

Maths

LA -0.1

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 October 2024

Inspection Report

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26 March 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2019-03-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

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

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,544 pupils. During this period, there were 32 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, 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)	1,544	32	2.1%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,530	24	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,583	50	3.2%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,559	18	1.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,550	101	6.5%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,602	72	4.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,584	39	2.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,567	52	3.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,590	31	1.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,570	33	2.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,556	53	3.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,583	32	2.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,559	2	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,553	27	1.7%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,624	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,624	48	3.0%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,625	53	3.3%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,546	24	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,535	18	1.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,498	7	0.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	776	13	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	777	10	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	754	16	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	539	8	1.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	496	18	3.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	468	7	1.5%	3.1%	0

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 122 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 79 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 1 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.

69.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

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

54.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree31%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree31%

agree31%

disagree19%

strongly disagree19%

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

strongly agree38%

agree19%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

don't know4%

not applicable8%

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 agree31%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree31%

disagree15%

strongly disagree12%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree42%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree42%

agree35%

disagree12%

strongly disagree12%

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

strongly agree38%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree38%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes65%

no35%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

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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