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OpenSecondaryURN 145580

Arena Academy

Academy sponsor led · Birmingham · B42 2PY

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

969

Local authority

Birmingham

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 969 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 41.5%.

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

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
145580

Location

Address
Beeches Road, Great Barr
Postcode
B42 2PY
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
969
Boys / girls
494 / 475
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
969 / 900 (108%)
Free school meals
41.5%
FSM pupils
402
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: CORE EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
CORE EDUCATION TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01217297310
Website
https://corearena.academy

Official links