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Arena Academy

Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2PY

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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44.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.846.4
2023/2441.746.4
2024/2544.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.250.00
2023/24-0.360.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Outstanding
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0.7 km away · Academy converter
Good
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1.58 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Aspire AP School 2
1.74 km away · Other independent school
E-ACT North Birmingham Academy
2.17 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Arena Academy

Arena Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 59 responses), 64% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. The school has around 1,039 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Arena Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 59 responses): 64% of parents would recommend Arena Academy.
What are Arena Academy's latest exam results?
Arena Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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