Ark Victoria Academy
| Type | Other schools / Free schools |
| Age Range | 3-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Talbot Way Small Heath Birmingham West Midlands B10 0HJ |
| Phone | 01213934459 |
| Reference Number | 141752 |
Ark Victoria Academy is experiencing significant improvements across all areas since the previous inspection and is well positioned for its next graded inspection. The school provides a holistic and unique educational experience, highly valuing ambition, resilience, and kindness, which is reflected in the positive behavior and participation of its pupils. With a well-structured and ambitious curriculum focused on developing literacy and communication skills, students are equipped to handle complex texts and foster deep engagement in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1544 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.04%
Girls: 48.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 63.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 81.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 37 | 79 |
| 2 | 42 | 45 | 87 |
| 3 | 44 | 43 | 87 |
| 4 | 52 | 36 | 88 |
| 5 | 48 | 59 | 107 |
| 6 | 54 | 61 | 115 |
| 7 | 91 | 87 | 178 |
| 8 | 82 | 86 | 168 |
| 9 | 92 | 72 | 164 |
| 10 | 79 | 84 | 163 |
| 11 | 78 | 87 | 165 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 42.4% |
| African | 11.9% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White, British | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- The school provides a holistic education that embodies its values.
- Pupils show high levels of respect and engage well with the challenging curriculum.
- There is a highly ambitious curriculum impacting early years to Year 11.
- Special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) pupils are well supported.
- Pupils have access to numerous leadership roles and extracurricular activities.
- Attendance is consistently high due to effective oversight and action.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61% |
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:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | ||
| Writing | 1.9 | ||
| Maths | 3.3 |
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 85 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 91 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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