Ark Victoria Academy

URN: 141752 • Birmingham B10 0HJ

Overview

Name
Ark Victoria Academy
URN
141752
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ARK SCHOOLS
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ela McSorley (since 2025)
Telephone
01213934459
Website
Visit
Address
Talbot Way, Birmingham B10 0HJ

Summary

Ark Victoria Academy is an all-through free school located in Small Heath, Birmingham, catering to 1,544 pupils with a capacity of 1,920. The academy offers nursery, primary, and secondary education, focusing on character development alongside academic achievement. It has been awarded the School of Character Quality Mark Plus, reflecting its commitment to high standards in character education.

The school has demonstrated strong academic performance, with notable results in recent years. In 2023, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing the school in the top 5% nationally. Additionally, 91% of Year 1 pupils passed the Phonics Screening Check, significantly above the national average.

Ark Victoria Academy prioritises support for families, with 63.90% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and encourages parents to apply for assistance. The school community is actively engaged, with regular events such as open evenings and settling-in sessions, fostering a collaborative environment for learning and development. For more information, visit their website at www.arkvictoria.org.

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Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
3 - 18
Boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
1920
Pupils
1544
Boys
788
Girls
756
FSM %
63.90
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-03-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1544 788 756 1920 63.90
2024-09-11 1559 786 773 1920 46.40
2023-09-11 1570 808 762 1920 37.00
2022-09-11 1570 808 762 1920 37.00
2021-09-11 1559 813 746 1920 32.30
2020-09-11 1624 848 776 1920 24.50

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