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Arena Academy
Birmingham·Secondary·West Midlands·Academy sponsor led·B42 2PY
URN: 145580Not judgedOfsted published 4 Dec 2024
44.5
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.36
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.55, -0.17]
58.4%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
6.9%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
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Academic outcomesAround average academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 44.5 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 58%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.36
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.55, -0.17]
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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 | 233 | 44.5 | — | 58.4% | 6.9% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 233 | 41.7 | -0.36 | 49.4% | 10.3% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 179 | 42.8 | -0.25 | 49.0% | 68.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 173 | 47.5 | -0.31 | 62.0% | 14.0% | 3.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Birmingham for local comparison.
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.4Progress 8 +0.96
Compare with Arena AcademySutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 79.4Progress 8 +1.05
Compare with Arena AcademyBishop Vesey's Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.1Progress 8 +0.75
Compare with Arena AcademyKing Edward VI Five Ways School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 75.9Progress 8 +0.68
Compare with Arena AcademyKing Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 75.7Progress 8 +1.09
Compare with Arena AcademySchool information
| URN | 145580 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Raj Mann |
| Trust | CORE EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | B42 2PY |
| Latest pupils | 233 |
| FSM eligible | 37.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2PY
https://corearena.academyView local authority page1217297310| DfE number | 4031 |
| UKPRN | 10066946 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 4 Dec 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
View Ofsted report
| 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 | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |