Ark Victoria Academy
About Ark Victoria Academy
Ark Victoria Academy holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2019, and an ungraded inspection in October 2024 noted that the school has improved significantly since then. The most telling exam metric for this large all-through school is its Progress 8 score of -0.11, which places it in the 'Average' band nationally. While this score is below the Birmingham local authority average of 0.09, it tells only part of the story. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 40, and 54% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. Where the school really stands out is in English, where pupils make progress significantly above the national average, with a Progress 8 English score of +0.19. This strength is balanced against weaker progress in maths and the EBacc subjects, where scores are -0.24 and -0.34 respectively. The school ranks 56th out of 83 secondary schools in Birmingham, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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