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Ark Victoria Academy

Birmingham, United Kingdom
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About Ark Victoria Academy

Ark Victoria Academy offers nursery, primary and secondary education for local children in Small Heath, Birmingham. Our vision is for every child to fulfil their potential and be set up for success when they move on to university or a career of their choice.

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Key Facts

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Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews
Safety & Security 2.8
Teaching Quality 2.7
Communication 2.6
Student Wellbeing 2.5
Facilities 2.6

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 25 responses • 1.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

72% positive 20% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92% positive 8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

64% positive 28% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

76% positive 24% negative

My child does well at this school

76% positive 24% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 25 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
19.5:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
79.2
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

40.0
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.11
Progress 8
Below average
28.8%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
54.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

27.3% entered EBacc
9.4% achieved EBacc
139 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 24

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Anonymous
Parent Dec 15, 2025
1.0

"bad school"

very bad school techers are not teaching there just there for the money
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Nov 20, 2025
1.0

"DONT GO HERE!!!"

bad school not recomended
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Sep 29, 2025
1.0

"Disgusting school"

This school is one of the most disappointing and frustrating institutions I have ever come across. The way it operates raises serious concerns about its integrity, professionalism, and duty of care. Instead of prioritising the welfare of students and maintaining open communication with parents, the staff here appear far more focused on protecting one another, covering up mistakes, and shielding colleagues from accountability.

Time and time again, parents who have genuine concerns are brushed aside, dismissed, or treated as though their voices do not matter. It feels as though the school has built a wall between itself and the community it is supposed to serve. Any attempt to raise an issue is met with defensiveness or indifference, rather than constructive dialogue. This is not what you expect from an educational environment where children’s futures are supposed to be the priority.

There are so many flaws in the way this school is run. Investigations into complaints or serious matters appear shallow, rushed, or, in some cases, completely swept under the rug. It is deeply worrying to see how many situations go “resolved” without any meaningful action being taken. It gives the impression that staff can behave however they like, knowing their colleagues will cover for them and that nothing will ever come to light.

Ofsted really need to take a closer look at what is going on here. Parents cannot be expected to trust a school that consistently ignores them, fails to be transparent, and refuses to hold staff accountable. The fact that these under-investigated and underrated issues continue to be pushed aside is absolutely unacceptable. It is disgusting that an institution responsible for children’s education and well-being can behave this way without consequence.

The lack of professionalism is staggering. Instead of striving to create a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for students and their families, the school seems more interested in protecting its own reputation at all costs. Unfortunately, this comes at the expense of the children, who deserve so much better.

In summary, this is not a school I would ever recommend. Until Ofsted carries out a thorough and transparent review of its practices, and until the leadership team shows real accountability, it will remain an institution that puts its staff above its students and refuses to listen to the very people who trust them with their children every day.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Sep 10, 2025
1.0

"Shambles!"

All the good teachers have left.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 3/5
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Anonymous
Parent Feb 16, 2025
5.0

"School environment"

School is a good school, fn activities house points and whatever but unfortunately the teachers were sometimes strict and it sometimes made me distracted but it's okay.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Anonymous
Parent Nov 30, 2024
1.0

"Unprofessional staff"

Unprofessional staff, management need to get off their high horses and understand the real issues in schools. Glad my children were taken out from this school
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Nov 22, 2024
1.0

"Ark victoria academy is the worst school in birmingham"

Ark victoria is worst school I have ever been to
Some of the teachers don't really care care about our learning I'm on a manage move their and if you don't want your child to be physically and mentally drained you can send them their but I recommend you don't.
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Anonymous
Parent Sep 3, 2024
1.0

"Unhygienic and bad education"

People do not send ur children here as my son had a detention for giving his friend his bag,also my son came back complaining to me that his chicken was raw and was purple I highly advise toy to stay away from this school there hygiene is absolutely terrible if ur child did come her he would experience bullying bad education and bad health the rest is up to u
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Jul 16, 2024
3.0

"saveme"

urm im in some room with randoms bc i went to a teacher who asked for me to go to him like be foreal and im here the whole day so yyaaay , teachers need to understand and listen to their students better smh.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5
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Anonymous
Parent Jun 6, 2024
1.0

"Worst school ever"

I’m not happy with this school at all with how they contact parents. I was told my brother has a 15 min detention through the messages but he was kept for 1hour. This happened on many occasions where they didn’t send the right information. After school when my brother didn’t get home after 15 mins I got worried and started phoning school to see where he is. Within 30 mins I rang the school 50 times but not 1 call had been answered. I then rang the school the next morning and asked them why they didn’t answer the call and they just made excuses that they was busy. We was worried sick and school didn’t even try admit their mistakes. Reception is a whole joke they don’t even know what is going on and try just get rid of you from the phone.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent May 9, 2024
5.0

"Excellent"

Dedicated teachers, great leadership, this school is an asset to the community.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Anonymous
Parent Feb 6, 2024
1.0

"ba review"

terrible school i do not reccomend going to this school teachers a rude and sexist to the boys
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Anonymous
Parent Jul 19, 2023
3.0

"Average "

A good school but behavior Is poor
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 4/5
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Anonymous
Parent Jun 7, 2023
1.0

"Foods"

I found many insects in my food
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Apr 3, 2023
1.0

"Toilets locked or have no doors!"

Most of the toilets are locked and the ones that arent have no doors! You get a detention for asking to go.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
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Anonymous
Parent Apr 3, 2023
1.0

"Toilets locked!"

They lock the toilets and give detentions if you ask to go!
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
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Anonymous
Parent Feb 15, 2023
4.0

"My children attend Primary at ARK."

My children attend primary at ARK, i have found all the Leadership and teaching staff to show genuine concern for every child's progress.
The primary Leadership is always willing to engage with parents and listen to any issues.
Teaching standards are very good and children are supported and encouraged to increase their potential.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Anonymous
Parent Sep 13, 2022
4.0

"Its good but a group of teachers are awful!"

Its honestly really great in my opinion, only downside is that some teachers act way more superior to students then other teachers act. Only a group of teachers make the school look horrible, but other than that everything else is pretty good!
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Emily W
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

We have had a fantastic experience at Ark Victoria Academy. The teachers are knowledgeable, caring and supportive, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. My child has thrived in the music program and has made many friends. We are grateful for the school's emphasis on community and character development.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Rachel K
Parent Feb 10, 2022
4.0

"Some Positives, Some Concerns"

We have been relatively happy with Ark Victoria Academy, but there are a few areas for improvement. The teachers are generally good, but there can be a lack of consistency in expectations and communication. The facilities are modern, but sometimes feel a bit crowded. We have appreciated the emphasis on character development and community, but feel that the school could do more to support SEN children.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5

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