Arena Academy

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Arena Academy.

Birmingham, B422PY Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
46.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.36
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 56.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
12 November 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Beeches Road
Great Barr
Birmingham, B422PY
Phone
1217297310
Website
corearena.academy

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145580
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2PY
Website
https://corearena.academy
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CORE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,105
Free School Meals
34.9% (386 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
7.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
Ebacc English:
94.0%
Ebacc Entry:
6.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.4%
Ebacc Languages:
10.3%
Ebacc Maths:
97.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.36
Progress 8 Range:
-0.55 to -0.17

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
31 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
184
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,105 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Collaboration Opportunity Respect Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Arena Academy is a school of opportunity where students develop, succeed and thrive. The headteacher’s message emphasizes teamwork, opportunities and enrichment, and aims to nurture strength, determination and courage in students.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chess Coding Creative Arts Combined Cadets Force COREUS choir Youth Club

Facilities

corridors sports hall playground dining room reception class room

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Photography Art Performing Arts French Spanish Design Technology Computer Science History Physical Education Geography Religious Education Sociology Sport Health & Social Care Food Preparation & Nutrition Business Studies Digital Information Technology Psychology

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