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Arena Academy

Birmingham, B42 2PYSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.36
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
119 1st-choice / 170 places
Ranking
#2,359
of 3,141 nationally

About Arena Academy

Arena Academy is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils from 11 to 16. It sits within a competitive local authority that includes 95 schools of the same type, with 14 rated Outstanding. Arena ranks 70th in Birmingham based on its Progress 8 score, placing it in the bottom half of the LA. The top-performing peers nearby include Eden Boys' School, Birmingham (the nearest Outstanding school, just 2.6 km away), St Paul's School for Girls, and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham — all of which post significantly higher Progress 8 scores. Arena is a larger-than-average school, with 1,039 pupils against a capacity of 900, and a high proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 37.6%. The school is led by headteacher Raj Mann, who took over a school that was rated Requires Improvement in its previous inspection.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBeeches Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B42 2PY
HeadteacherRaj Mann
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils1,039
Free School Meals (FSM)37.6%
School Capacity1,039 / 900 (115% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Dining HallSixth Form CentreSports HallMusic RoomsLibraryTheatrePlaying FieldsAstro TurfGymnasiumICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

Cross CountryCricketRugbyNetballTennisGymnasticsRoundersAthleticsHockey

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraFilm ClubCodingYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:25-08:35

Source: corearena.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arena Academy

Arena Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.