Ark St Alban's Academy
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Attainment 8 of 46.9 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 46.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 62%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.26
- Confidence interval:
- [0.04, 0.49]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 156 | 46.9 | — | 62.2% | 42.9% | 4.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 156 | 46.4 | +0.26 | 54.5% | 44.2% | 4.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 133 | 46.0 | +0.33 | 62.0% | 19.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 134 | 53.2 | +0.77 | 72.0% | 18.0% | 4.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Birmingham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135970 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Acting Principal Guy Rimmer |
| Trust | ARK SCHOOLS |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | B12 0YH |
| Latest pupils | 156 |
| FSM eligible | 68.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Conybere Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0YH
http://arkstalbans.org/View local authority page1214461300| DfE number | 6908 |
| UKPRN | 10027856 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2009 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 16 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 May 2024 |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2024 |