Ark Boulton Academy, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ark Boulton Academy excels at creating an inclusive environment where all pupils, especially girls, feel supported and able to aspire to great achievements. The school takes safeguarding extremely seriously with proper procedures in place and staff confidence in raising concerns. Teachers consistently encourage pupils to work together across all backgrounds, preparing them effectively for life in modern Britain and beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is taken seriously with proper procedures, careful record-keeping, and staff confidence in raising concerns
- Effective work to promote equality and raise aspirations, particularly for girls who feel supported to 'dream big'
- Strong curriculum teaching fundamental British values, including visits to places of worship and school council participation
- Consistent expectation in lessons for pupils to work together regardless of sex, building confidence and preparing them for modern life
- Leaders use detailed annual surveys and analysis to identify priorities and improve the school
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff feel the leadership team does not listen to their concerns, though leaders are actively addressing this through surveys and feedback
- Pupils sometimes lack confidence working together across genders at break and lunchtime, though this is improving in lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and children are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to places of worship, school council
Ark Boulton Academy had a focused monitoring inspection following concerns about safeguarding, equality, and personal development. The inspection found that safeguarding standards are met and leaders have effectively addressed the areas of concern.
At a Glance
66.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
31
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
877 pupils
900 capacity
23 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(113)
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.65227%
Overall absence
20.6041%
Persistent absence
927
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ark Boulton Academy
Arden Primary School
Greet Primary School
Conway Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Al-Ameen Primary School
Lift Montgomery
The Olive School, Small Heath
St John's CofE Primary School
Nelson Mandela School
Ladypool Primary School
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