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Arena Academy

Academy converter · Birmingham · B42 2PY

Ages 11–16 · 909 pupils · Birmingham

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2018).

Capacity fill98%

909 pupils · 932 places

Pupils on roll
909
Boys / girls
459 / 450
School capacity
932
Capacity fill
909 / 932 (98%)
Free school meals
8.5%
FSM pupils
77
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Kevin Rogers

Location

Address
Beeches Road
Postcode
B42 2PY
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham, Perry Barr
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 909 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 8.5%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B42
10
Secondary in B42
3
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Secondary in Birmingham LA
82

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B42

  • Arena Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B42 2PY · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.7
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence8.7%

    0.0 miles away

  • Fortis Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B44 8NU · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.7
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+29%
    • Absence11.6%

    0.4 miles away

  • Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Birmingham · B44 9SR · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.9
    • P80.3
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence9.0%

    1.0 miles away

  • E-ACT North Birmingham Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B44 0HF · Birmingham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att840.7
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence5.1%

    1.3 miles away

  • Prince Albert High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Birmingham · B42 2TU · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Absence9.5%
    • FSM43.3%
    • Demand1.03

    1.5 miles away

  • Barr Beacon School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Walsall · WS9 0RF · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.4
    • P80.2
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence7.5%

    1.5 miles away

  • Eden Boys' School, Birmingham

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools · Secondary

    Birmingham · B42 2SY · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att863.7
    • P81.6
    • EM5+82%
    • Absence2.8%

    1.6 miles away

  • Hamstead Hall Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B20 1HL · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.7
    • P80.1
    • EM5+42%
    • Absence8.2%

    1.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Kevin Rogers

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