What did Ofsted judge Arena Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Arena Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Arena Academy?

Arena Academy has 969 pupils on roll.

What ages does Arena Academy take?

Arena Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Arena Academy located?

Arena Academy is located in Birmingham, B42 2PY, Birmingham.

How do I apply to Arena Academy?

Arena Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Arena Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Arena Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Arena Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 38.3% of pupils at Arena Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

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Arena Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Arena Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Arena Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Arena Academy?: Arena Academy has 969 pupils on roll.
What ages does Arena Academy take?: Arena Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Arena Academy located?: Arena Academy is located in Birmingham, B42 2PY, Birmingham.
How do I apply to Arena Academy?: Arena Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Arena Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Arena Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Arena Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 38.3% of pupils at Arena Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

Last distance offered at Arena Academy, year by year →

Arena Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Arena Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Arena Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Arena Academy?: Arena Academy has 969 pupils on roll.
What ages does Arena Academy take?: Arena Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Arena Academy located?: Arena Academy is located in Birmingham, B42 2PY, Birmingham.
How do I apply to Arena Academy?: Arena Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Arena Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Arena Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
What is the largest ethnic background at Arena Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 38.3% of pupils at Arena Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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