What did Ofsted judge Ark Victoria Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Ark Victoria Academy's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in March 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ark Victoria Academy?

Ark Victoria Academy has 1,519 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ark Victoria Academy take?

Ark Victoria Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 18.

Where is Ark Victoria Academy located?

Ark Victoria Academy is located in Birmingham, B10 0HJ, Birmingham.

How do I apply to Ark Victoria Academy?

Ark Victoria 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How close do you need to live to get into Ark Victoria Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Ark Victoria Academy for 2026-27 (Reception): 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.

How are Reception places decided at Ark Victoria Academy?

When Ark Victoria Academy has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — 'Looked After Children' and children who have previously been a 'Looked After Child' but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, "sibling" means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address; 3. Staff children — Children of staff in the school who; a) have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is submitted. b) have been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Any places offered under this criterion must be approved by Ark Schools, who will review the Principal's assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members' eligibility, and 1 further criteria. 70 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Victoria Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 41.5% of pupils at Ark Victoria Academy are recorded as Pakistani. 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 (Reception), 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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How places are decided at Ark Victoria Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — 'Looked After Children' and children who have previously been a 'Looked After Child' but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, "sibling" means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address.
3Staff children — Children of staff in the school who; a) have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is submitted. b) have been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Any places offered under this criterion must be approved by Ark Schools, who will review the Principal's assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members' eligibility.
4Distance from school — Distance measurement – Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. The Local Authority measures distance on behalf of Ark Schools. Birmingham City Council use Ordinance Survey Data to calculate straight line distance between the child's home and the main entrance to the school.

If two applications tie: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

PAN for Reception (Primary) is 90; external Year 7 places are 48. All current Year 6 students automatically progress to Year 7. EHCP children are admitted where school is named on the plan, prior to application of criteria. Non-selective all-through school with nursery.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Ark Victoria Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark Victoria Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Ark Victoria Academy's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in March 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ark Victoria Academy?: Ark Victoria Academy has 1,519 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ark Victoria Academy take?: Ark Victoria Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Ark Victoria Academy located?: Ark Victoria Academy is located in Birmingham, B10 0HJ, Birmingham.
How do I apply to Ark Victoria Academy?: Ark Victoria 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into Ark Victoria Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Ark Victoria Academy for 2026-27 (Reception): 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.
How are Reception places decided at Ark Victoria Academy?: When Ark Victoria Academy has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — 'Looked After Children' and children who have previously been a 'Looked After Child' but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, "sibling" means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address; 3. Staff children — Children of staff in the school who; a) have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is submitted. b) have been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Any places offered under this criterion must be approved by Ark Schools, who will review the Principal's assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members' eligibility, and 1 further criteria. 70 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Victoria Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 41.5% of pupils at Ark Victoria Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ark Victoria Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — 'Looked After Children' and children who have previously been a 'Looked After Child' but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, "sibling" means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address.
3Staff children — Children of staff in the school who; a) have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is submitted. b) have been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Any places offered under this criterion must be approved by Ark Schools, who will review the Principal's assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members' eligibility.
4Distance from school — Distance measurement – Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. The Local Authority measures distance on behalf of Ark Schools. Birmingham City Council use Ordinance Survey Data to calculate straight line distance between the child's home and the main entrance to the school.

Ark Victoria Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark Victoria Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Ark Victoria Academy's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in March 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ark Victoria Academy?: Ark Victoria Academy has 1,519 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ark Victoria Academy take?: Ark Victoria Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Ark Victoria Academy located?: Ark Victoria Academy is located in Birmingham, B10 0HJ, Birmingham.
How do I apply to Ark Victoria Academy?: Ark Victoria 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into Ark Victoria Academy?: Distance did not decide places at Ark Victoria Academy for 2026-27 (Reception): 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.
How are Reception places decided at Ark Victoria Academy?: When Ark Victoria Academy has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — 'Looked After Children' and children who have previously been a 'Looked After Child' but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, "sibling" means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address; 3. Staff children — Children of staff in the school who; a) have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is submitted. b) have been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Any places offered under this criterion must be approved by Ark Schools, who will review the Principal's assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members' eligibility, and 1 further criteria. 70 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Victoria Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 41.5% of pupils at Ark Victoria Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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