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Arena Academy

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Arena Academy

Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2PY

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,039
Ages
11-16
FSM
37.6%
Attainment 8
44.4
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.0%
Basics 9-5
39.5%

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
6.9%
EBacc APS
3.70
EBacc 9-5
4.3%
EBacc 9-4
5.2%
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About Arena Academy

Arena Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. The school has around 1,039 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Beeches Road, Birmingham, B42 2PY | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Sept 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Arena Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Arena Academy

What is Arena Academy's Ofsted rating?
Arena Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Arena Academy's latest exam results?
Arena Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Arena Academy located?
Arena Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B42 2PY).
How many pupils attend Arena Academy?
Arena Academy has around 1,039 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Arena Academy with other schools?
View Arena Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Birmingham.