Welcome to Ark Victoria Academy
I am delighted and proud to welcome you to Ark Victoria Academy, a vibrant and successful community school in the heart of Small Heath, Birmingham.
Our vision is to be the number one school of choice in our community, improving the life chances of all those within our community. To achieve our vision, and support our pupils to flourish, we work collectively with our parents, our staff, governors, pupils, community leaders and Parent Community Forum.
BCFC partnership
We are proud to be a Birmingham City Foundation partnership school. Our BCFC mentors guide and support our children in school, running clubs, mentoring and leading group sessions, as well as providing a comprehensive and exciting after school enrichment offer.
Admissions
Explore what makes our school great, when our open days are and how to apply.
We are a mobile free school
As part of our commitment to creating a focused and safe learning environment, we introduced a mobile phone policy in September 2025. Students will no longer be permitted to bring mobile phones onto the school premises. For more information please click here
School of Character Quality Mark Plus
It is with great privilege that the Association for Character Education is able to award Ark Victoria Academy with the School of Character Quality Mark Plus. ACE would like to express its congratulations and formally acknowledge the significant dedication and commitment that you, your staff, pupils and governors have demonstrated, in order to meet the high standards of character education, that this award represents.
Ark Victoria Academy Ofsted Report
We are delighted to share fantastic news from our recent Ofsted ungraded visit. The inspectors stated our school has significantly improved across all areas since the previous inspection, which was graded Good. This is wonderful news and a testament to our entire school community's hard work and dedication. You can read the report in full here:
Safeguarding
At Ark Victoria Academy we have a duty to ‘safeguard and promote the welfare of children’. If you have any concerns about the health and safety of a child at this school or feel that something may be troubling them, you should share this information with an appropriate member of the school staff straight away.
Free School Meals
We understand how important it is for children to have the energy and focus they need to learn and thrive. That’s why we’re encouraging all parents and carers to check whether they might be eligible for free school meals. Even if you’re unsure, it’s worth applying—many families qualify without realising it.
The application process is quick, confidential, and could make a real difference to your child’s school experience. It also helps the school receive additional funding to support learning and wellbeing for all pupils.
What's On
Y9 Options/Parents Evening
Primary Number day
Inset day
