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Ark Kings Academy
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- Birmingham B38 9DE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in primary phase, outcomes improving rapidly in secondary phase.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in lessons, with pupils enjoying challenges in their learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: The school takes a 'keep up, not catch up' approach to support students with gaps.
Teacher Engagement: Well-attended workshops help parents to support their children.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching of reading is a strength; high proportion of pupils become fluent readers.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Sometimes teaching activities do not match intended outcomes. Teachers need to fine-tune pedagogical skills.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Workshops available for supporting children's reading at home.
Communication with Parents: A sea change in communication has resulted in strong parental support.
Parent Satisfaction: Vast majority of parents are solidly behind the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders communicate effectively with the community.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have worked tirelessly to improve curriculum and pupil outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupils know 'ready, respectful and safe' rules, and demonstrate these qualities.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Extensive range of clubs, trips, and visitors broaden pupils' experiences.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: School supports a range of clubs helping pupils balance academics and interests.
Career Counselling Services: Annual careers fair and assemblies help prepare pupils for future decisions.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Careers education starts in early years, continuing through secondary phase.
Support for SEND: School identifies and supports critical needs for SEND students, ensuring good progress.
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Ark Kings Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 800 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 16% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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What are the goals and justifications of Ark Kings' art curriculum? At Ark Kings, we want to provide students with the information and abilities they need to develop into imaginative artists who are comfortable working with a variety of media. We are passionate about cultivating artists who can discuss thematic elements in art, the historical setting in which a work was made, as well as produce original works of art. More phase-specific information is provided in Our Primary Art Curriculum Purpose and Rationale: Purpose and Justification for the Primary Art Curriculum.pdf Our art curriculum overview lists the subjects and themes that students in each year group study in terms of art skills: Art Threads, a PDF. To learn how to work on collaborative projects, students often participate in whole-school art projects. Children studied the use of colour, tone, and line in an autumnal whole-school art project based on the novel "The Dot."
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 4-18 | 4-16 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | 19.2 | 1.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 16% | 21% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% 6 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 5 | 9.05% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.39% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.12% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 31.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.71 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.92 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.11 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 86 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 9 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 7 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 4 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 2 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 46 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 6 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 1 | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 8 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 14 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 35 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 62 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.48% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ark Kings Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1