Ark St Alban's Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Conybere Street Birmingham West Midlands B12 0YH |
| Phone | 01214461300 |
| Reference Number | 135970 |
Ark St Alban's Academy has made significant strides since its last inspection, moving from a rating of Requires Improvement to Good. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well academically and personally. The curriculum is both broad and ambitious, leading to strong outcomes particularly in the sixth form. Teachers benefit from robust support through the multi-academy trust, which bolsters their professional development and subject knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 826 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.54%
Girls: 43.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 68.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 68.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 83 | 52 | 135 |
| 8 | 80 | 53 | 133 |
| 9 | 82 | 50 | 132 |
| 10 | 62 | 64 | 126 |
| 11 | 90 | 67 | 157 |
| 12 | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| 13 | 37 | 41 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 21.2% |
| Pakistani | 18.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Caribbean | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White, British | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and demonstrate high motivation in learning.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-sequenced.
- Strong subject knowledge among staff enhances the quality of education.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND leads to positive outcomes.
- High quality guidance is provided for careers and future options.
- Many pupils engage in extracurricular activities and leadership roles.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient opportunities for sustained discussion in lessons.
- Inconsistent checks on pupils' understanding during the learning process.
- A small group of pupils use disrespectful language towards peers.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.89 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.17 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 29% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 87 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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