SecondaryData as of May 2026

Arena Academy

Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2PY

A Good-rated secondary school in Birmingham.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,039

Ages

11-16

FSM

37.6%

Attainment 8

44.4

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2024

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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%

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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What parents say and who teaches here

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Arena Academy

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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. 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?

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