Ark Boulton Academy
Academy sponsor led
Birmingham, B11 2QG
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 26% in England
63 of 84 in Birmingham
Pupils
877
First preferences per place
0.82
2026/27
Absence
6.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | 38.2 | 44.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | 27% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 33% | 28% | 39% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 | -0.49 | — |
68% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Holy Trinity Catholic School · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Ark Victoria Academy · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 47% in England
- Yardleys School · 0.8 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
- Small Heath Leadership Academy · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Ark St Alban's Academy · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- Moseley School and Sixth Form · 1.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 14% in England
Best secondary schools in Birmingham · Best secondary schools in West Midlands
The neighbourhood
Ark Boulton Academy is in Greet & Mid Sparkhill (typical home £182,000, crime high).
What is Ark Boulton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Boulton Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Ark Boulton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ark Boulton Academy is in the bottom 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.