Ark Kings Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Kings Academy.

Birmingham, B389DE Ofsted: Good Age 3-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
42.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.53
English & Maths grade 4+ %
45.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 43.2%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 March 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Shannon Road
Kings Norton
Birmingham, B389DE
Phone
1214594451
Website
arkkingsacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137578
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 9DE
Website
http://arkkingsacademy.org
Age range
3-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
1080 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
800
Free School Meals
74.0% (592 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
800 pupils
3-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Wisdom Resilience Kindness

Ark is non-denominational.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal Caz Brasenell describes Ark Kings Academy as an all-through school (ages 3 to 16), highlights the school values Wisdom, Resilience and Kindness, and invites visitors to tour the Primary and Secondary Phases to see the provision first‑hand.

Curriculum Highlights

All-through curriculum (ages 3-16) English Baccalaureate is offered Knowledge organisers used across subjects Regular termly assessment in reading, writing and maths Chromebook provided from year 3 and Office 365 access as part of Ark Digital Strategy Read Write Inc. Phonics used in Early Years and Year 2 Extensive reading schemes and school libraries

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions begin at age 3+. Nursery placement does not guarantee a Reception place; all parents must apply for a Reception place following the Local Authority procedure.

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