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Ark Boulton Academy

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Ark Boulton Academy

Golden Hillock Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 2QG

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
870
Ages
11-16
FSM
55.5%
Attainment 8
44.1
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.6%
Basics 9-5
42.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
52.8%
EBacc APS
3.91
EBacc 9-5
9.8%
EBacc 9-4
16.6%
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About Ark Boulton Academy

Ark Boulton Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 870 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham, B11 2QG | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ark Boulton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Jul 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. May 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ark Boulton Academy

What is Ark Boulton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Boulton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Ark Boulton Academy's latest exam results?
Ark Boulton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ark Boulton Academy located?
Ark Boulton Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B11 2QG).
How many pupils attend Ark Boulton Academy?
Ark Boulton Academy has around 870 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ark Boulton Academy with other schools?
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