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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Starbank School (65.2)
- Washwood Heath Academy (59.8)
- Waverley School (54.2)
- Ark Kings Academy (46.8)
- Waverley School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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